NUTTINESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

nuttiness

noun

Definition of nuttiness

as in insanity

lack of good sense or judgment the plan worked despite its sheer nuttiness

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Recent Examples of nuttiness 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 Toss almonds into smoothies to add nuttiness and a creamier texture. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Fewer than one per cent of Americans charged with felonies plead insanity, and the great majority of those who do have previously been hospitalized with a serious psychiatric condition.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
And the polarizing trial of Lindsay Clancy, a labor-and-delivery nurse who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after killing her three children in 2023, has captivated the country since July.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of insanity

Noun

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
And there’s plenty more moving yet outrageous craziness to come.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of craziness

Noun

Coworkers spin up absurd theories about each other, and this setting—the office as the most fertile breeding ground for speculation—allows Park’s absurdities to bend plausibility without breaking it.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Georgian life in that period was extremely difficult, but there was also a kind of absurdity to it, even a charm.

— JD Linville, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of absurdity

Noun

And with those road destinations, there’s plenty of room for late-season winter weather wackiness.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
These flashes of melancholy or yearning give the record complexity and depth, as well as stopping it from devolving into wackiness.

— Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026

Definition of wackiness

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