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as in absurd
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous
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as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
a preposterous suggestion to go swimming in this freezing weather
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as in ridiculous
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter
the movie thriller had such a preposterous plot that we were on the edge of our seats snickering
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Recent Examples of preposterous
The highlight is a flotilla of teens on boats tied together like a seafood smorgasbord, but the preposterous sight of a great white eating a hovering rescue helicopter has a certain je ne sais quoi.
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Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Indeed, the support for Iran from Lula and much of Latin America’s old-guard left is preposterous.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
During his more-than-four-hour closing argument, the attorney dismissed claims that Combs Global (née Combs Enterprises) is a racketeering enterprise, saying the idea is preposterous.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
The plot is preposterous; Pitt is an old driver who hasn’t raced F1 in 30 years, but he is lured across the pond midseason by a long time friend, team owner Javier Bardem.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
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Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Indeed, the support for Iran from Lula and much of Latin America’s old-guard left is preposterous.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
During his more-than-four-hour closing argument, the attorney dismissed claims that Combs Global (née Combs Enterprises) is a racketeering enterprise, saying the idea is preposterous.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
The plot is preposterous; Pitt is an old driver who hasn’t raced F1 in 30 years, but he is lured across the pond midseason by a long time friend, team owner Javier Bardem.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preposterous
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These movies are brilliantly written, but above all will do anything to get a laugh, no matter how silly, how absurd, how ridiculous — how stupid.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Interestingly, the Vance memes were far more surreal and absurd than South Park’s caricature, which retained the simple, bloated design of the first few images.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Similar to the first film, families will enjoy silly slapstick mixed with great chemistry between Lohan and Curtis, who are just as good together.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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In one silly snap, Cannon could be seen wearing a red sweatsuit and posing with four of his kids.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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These movies are brilliantly written, but above all will do anything to get a laugh, no matter how silly, how absurd, how ridiculous — how stupid.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The video wraps with a ridiculous post-credits scene from the wedding reception, featuring Sheeran in a full wedding dress, totally committed to the waltz choreography.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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After a couple of insulting caricatures, increasingly bizarre depictions of the Vice President started to spread through the internet, the trend becoming a competition to see who could create the most hideous, weird or original Vance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These clever yet bizarre gadgets are both fun and oddly useful.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This new adventure will take players to the heart of Italy where ancient legends and sinister cults promise danger to anyone brave or foolish enough to dig deeper.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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With the season on the line as the Bronx Bombers now sit in third place in the American League East division, Aaron Boone would be foolish to not pull Williams from the closer role for the second time this season and hand it over to David Bednar.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cowardly, unaccountable, pathetic: How much more does anyone really need to know about the incompetence of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System than something that was reported a week ago?—
Chris Powell,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Even by his standards, Trump’s effort to find a scapegoat was pretty pathetic.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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The hubris from these guys is unreal if ur their partner.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The trails are closer to the ocean, and the views are unreal.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
8 Aug. 2025
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No Broward program can possibly be as wasteful and downright stupid as the Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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On the other side of the ledger, Jaguar did a stupid, and seriously WOKE advertisement, THAT IS A TOTAL DISASTER!—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Preposterous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preposterous. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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