as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment
laughed at the sheer preposterousness of the idea
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Noun
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Walter refused to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025 -
Third, and this is key: Do not give in to insanity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The there is the early childhood of the people she’s been visiting, most of whom are now in their late 80s or 90s — the innocent pre-World War II days before the round-ups, the concentration camps, the madness, the murder.—
Christine DiMattei,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Irresistible madness: Boca Juniors and Benfica see red, Chelsea ease past LAFC Now then.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Mika Rottenberg’s work explores the pure absurdities of our current world.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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These over-the-top moments and the absurdity of its title may be the elements that made Zombi 2 famous, but beneath them is a movie with an eerie, uncanny vibe that's shockingly easy to get lost in.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Noun
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In fact, many found AI content to be more personable and enjoyable, possibly due to its simplicity and accessibility.—
Katie Jewett,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Each brand employs a strikingly similar aesthetic vocabulary: muted color palettes dominated by whites, blacks, and earth tones; sans-serif typography that suggests clinical precision; and packaging that prioritizes geometric simplicity over ornamental flourish.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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“Preposterousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preposterousness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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