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Recent Examples of vapidity
What is 'The Fall Guy' based on? Colt Severs (Gosling) is the stunt double for Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a movie star whose fame is matched only by his arrogance and vapidity.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
None of his editors or longtime publishers appears to have thought of protecting him or acknowledging the manuscript’s vapidity.
—Michael Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
After all, its themes, centered on the emptiness of power — and the vapidity of those who seek to be close to it — are timeless, especially in this city.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
None of his editors or longtime publishers appears to have thought of protecting him or acknowledging the manuscript’s vapidity.
—Michael Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Fans willing to overlook the obvious vapidity of director Rob Reiner, a hostile Democrat-progressive zealot, prove that some conservatives are bamboozled by liberalism’s kindly pretense.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
After all, its themes, centered on the emptiness of power — and the vapidity of those who seek to be close to it — are timeless, especially in this city.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vapidity
Noun
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It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of the tedium should’ve been anticipated.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Don’t let tedium drain your energy!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But consumer and app developer apathy have both kept Vision Pro from getting multiple must-have killer apps the way that the iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the iPad) did.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Vapidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapidity. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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