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as in insanity
a foolish act or idea
quickly realized that her suggestion was an inanity and withdrew it
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the jaw-dropping inanity of the singer's comments on the awards show
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Recent Examples of inanity
Words of wisdom—and inanity Psaki’s mother’s advice is surely sage, unlike some other words of wisdom Psaki’s received over the years.
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
And in all its inanity, it was still rooted in Kendall’s love for his father.
—Amos Barshad, WIRED, 26 May 2023
The one, glaring inequity that Patrice and Gary still face, however, is that—because of the inanity of US law—they cannot get married without losing their disability benefits.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
The doctrine of fetal personhood—which says that a full human life begins at the fertilization of an egg—has obvious legal inanities built in regarding taxes, insurance, litigation, etc.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
And in all its inanity, it was still rooted in Kendall’s love for his father.
—Amos Barshad, WIRED, 26 May 2023
The one, glaring inequity that Patrice and Gary still face, however, is that—because of the inanity of US law—they cannot get married without losing their disability benefits.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
The doctrine of fetal personhood—which says that a full human life begins at the fertilization of an egg—has obvious legal inanities built in regarding taxes, insurance, litigation, etc.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanity
Noun
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The plotting and premeditation undercut the potential insanity argument, however.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The subsequent trial captivated the nation, and Thaw was eventually found not guilty on the grounds of insanity.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ford, in what only can be described a bout of corporate madness, kept them.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Embracing Simplicity In Modern Solutions Modern hardware capabilities allow for a paradigm shift toward simplicity.Avery Pennarun, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The track’s production, helmed by DJ Pooh, achieves emotional depth through masterful simplicity.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some bills memorably illustrated the absurdity of a system that turns ordinary mishaps into extraordinary revenues.Elisabeth Rosenthal, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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For me, at least, the best part of the sketch is all of the wordless expressions taking in the absurdity of everything.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Inanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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