1
as in insanity
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
nowadays certain forms of madness are quite treatable
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2
as in simplicity
lack of good sense or judgment
to do something so reckless would be sheer madness
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as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
her incessant insults goaded him to such madness that he would storm around breaking dishes and slamming doors
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Recent Examples of madness
Voucher madness That starts with public education.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
By the time the madness had run its course, and some sense of sanity returned, a generation of youth had lost their opportunity to pursue their life goals, reach their educational potential, and enjoy the love of a family.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
In that way lies madness, or at least chronic acrimony.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Someone needs to curb the madness.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
By the time the madness had run its course, and some sense of sanity returned, a generation of youth had lost their opportunity to pursue their life goals, reach their educational potential, and enjoy the love of a family.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
In that way lies madness, or at least chronic acrimony.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Someone needs to curb the madness.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for madness
Noun
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What’s that old saying about the definition of insanity.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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In that case, Bojeh was found not guilty by reason of insanity and later released under conditional supervision.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The third, set in prehistoric times, is dazzling in its simplicity and dramatic rigor, and could’ve easily done without the others.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The low-to-the-ground shoe was overall a showcase of streamlined simplicity with its lack of embellishment and glove-like fit.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In metro Phoenix, people are speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions — in anger, in defiance, in frustration and fear.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inevitably, Big Ant soon comes crashing back down to Earth and the swirl of anger and sorrow that await him there; inevitably, Lil Ant and Lozita are forced to face his unhappiness, and figure out how to react.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bruce was diagnosed with dementia in 2023 and has been living separately from his family with full-time care since 2025, as the couple has two young girls living at home.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Under the program, younger inmates are trained to care for elderly prisoners living with dementia.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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From the earliest glimpses of new color to Valentine’s Day to channeling stir-craziness into spring cleaning, our friends at ALDI have stocked their February Finds to make sure you’re covered for all 28 days—and then some.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Of course, no Kojima title would be complete with a little bit of craziness, but even the more far-out aspects of the game make more sense and are a thrilling part of the journey.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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His indignation was not sugar coated.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2026
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Struber laughs at their polite indignation.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Or perhaps that is the concern conjured by the hysteria of Y2K—with its fads of fears pumped by a skepticism over technology and wars people could not hold so freshly after the recession of the early 1990s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese hysteria spread across the United States.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The demonstration was marked by intense emotion, with rage, frustration and grief reflected in signs and chants calling for accountability and change.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Madness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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