nuttiness

noun

Definition of nuttinessnext
as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment the plan worked despite its sheer nuttiness

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Recent Examples of nuttiness To keep it dairy-free, use almond milk for a neutral flavor or coconut milk for a more pronounced nuttiness. — Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 The crunchy nuttiness from the almonds complements the crisp freshness of a good apple. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 Sun dried tomatoes and oregano lighten the savory meat while fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano add a nuttiness that all melts together in the pan. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Bread flour provides structure, while a little whole wheat flour adds a subtle nuttiness. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 The lemon gives it plenty of punch and brightness, and the almonds add a subtle nuttiness and some heft. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 There’s something to be said for light, briny fish instead of fatty deli meat, as well as the fresh herbs and nuttiness of pecorino. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Sherry makes its presence known throughout, adding a different type of nuttiness—perhaps walnut oil is more appropriate. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 There was Greg Norman’s militant nuttiness. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuttiness
  1. insanity
  2. madness
  3. simplicity
  4. craziness
  5. absurdity
  6. wackiness
Noun
  • Claiming that white skin color is why Bueckers and other white women have had success/opportunities, is insanity.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • And that was like Vitalogy, probably the peak of the insanity.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of insanity
Noun
  • This being Dodge, of course, the AWD is optional and can be shut off at will when the driver prefers rear-wheel madness.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gold joined the show in Season 2, just as muppet madness was really taking off.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of madness
Noun
  • Such a complicated form belies the simplicity of much of the language in it.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Use these Prime Day leftovers as a chance to restock cleaning essentials before the holiday hosting craziness begins.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Jacksonville has a successful Triple-A franchise, the Jumbo Shrimp, that won its league last year, bringing fun theme nights, quirky mascots and between-inning craziness.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of craziness
Noun
  • Savage’s movie is so committed to its own absurdity that the extraordinary begins to feel mundane.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But series creator Rolin Jones and his staff also fully understood the absurdity of that sentence.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of absurdity
Noun
  • Both have the kind of surrealist wackiness MSCHF is famous for.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And with those road destinations, there’s plenty of room for late-season winter weather wackiness.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of wackiness

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“Nuttiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuttiness. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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