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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls
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Recent Examples of frothy
To be sure, with some more risky parts of the market rallying, some investors worry the market is getting too frothy.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Markets are going to value different things over time, and markets are going to be frothy and then not frothy.
—Victoria Turk, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
An orchestra of sounds and a kaleidoscope of colors that never disappoint, birds weaving between clouds, and a glowing rainbow above lulling, frothy waves.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Her mom Paltrow wore a frothy sheer gown by Valentino Alessandro Michele from Valentino’s spring 2025 Pavillon Des Folies collection, which nodded to the Italian fashion house’s founder.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Markets are going to value different things over time, and markets are going to be frothy and then not frothy.
—Victoria Turk, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
An orchestra of sounds and a kaleidoscope of colors that never disappoint, birds weaving between clouds, and a glowing rainbow above lulling, frothy waves.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Her mom Paltrow wore a frothy sheer gown by Valentino Alessandro Michele from Valentino’s spring 2025 Pavillon Des Folies collection, which nodded to the Italian fashion house’s founder.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
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But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024
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Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust.Scott Gilbertson Gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
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After all, these goofy buddy comedies aren’t really for the critics, right?Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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But that’s like the goofiest (expletive) move in the history of the UFC.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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If those arguments appear insubstantial, the jury verdict and injunction should stand.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Not insubstantial, but easily affordable for Tepper, who’s worth roughly $20 billion.Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
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Some baristas make dry cappuccinos that are very foamy, and some enjoy a cappuccino ratio with a thinner milk texture that's perfect for making latte (cappuccino) art.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms include fatigue, foamy urine, weight gain, puffy face, and swollen legs and feet.Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
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On 10 nights each season, the Brothers Manning pile into their Monday Night Football sidecar, offering football junkies a bracing dose of hardcore X’s and O’s that’s regularly leavened by an almost giddy irreverence.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Miss Pettigrew can be a bit too giddy for its own good, but Adams matches that flamboyance at every giggly step.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024
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Kendall Jenner was also seen post-Met Gala wearing a white winged corset with filmy high-low skirt and white sandals.Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
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Packed with silly hijinks, this 2004 comedy also stars Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin Davis.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Staff take part in silly skits and showcase rare albums that have not been digitized from the station's giant record collection.Meira Gebel, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Salads Salads don’t have to feel flimsy or unsubstantial.Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
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From a personal finance perspective, people with extra cash should feel free to put an unsubstantial portion of their wealth into high-risk, high-volatility assets like crypto or meme stocks or even Super Bowl bets (thanks for the two-touchdown performance, Cooper Kupp).Scott Nover, Quartz, 14 Feb. 2022
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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