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Recent Examples of loopy
On-screen, Paimon is considered the god of Ellen's group, and in real life, the character has been written about for centuries, signified by the loopy symbol that shows up throughout the film, namely in Ellen's necklace.
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Erica Marrison, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Monfils somehow sucked Fritz into playing his game: long, loopy rallies, and then a sudden surprise attack.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
David Montgomery has 10 total touchdowns in 10 games — an impressive feat, but downright loopy considering that backfield mate Jahmyr Gibbs has nine of his own.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Thus, instead of having an independent voice in former Gov. Larry Hogan who could have helped block any loopy legislation by Republicans, Maryland is left with a backbencher of a minority party who will accomplish little other than to be a reliable vote for soon-to-be Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
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Erica Marrison, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Monfils somehow sucked Fritz into playing his game: long, loopy rallies, and then a sudden surprise attack.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
David Montgomery has 10 total touchdowns in 10 games — an impressive feat, but downright loopy considering that backfield mate Jahmyr Gibbs has nine of his own.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Thus, instead of having an independent voice in former Gov. Larry Hogan who could have helped block any loopy legislation by Republicans, Maryland is left with a backbencher of a minority party who will accomplish little other than to be a reliable vote for soon-to-be Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loopy
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This is the premise behind the Florida Man Games, a wild and whacky competition celebrating the weird side of the Sunshine State.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its first trailer is as whacky as the synopsis suggests, introducing us to the eccentric characters that'll take us on this rollercoaster ride.—
Tim Ryan,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
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Now, one of the largest celebrations of Kusama’s dotty world will debut at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2024
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Joanne and Morgan’s dotty mother, Lynn (Stephanie Faracy), dabbles in the metaphysical to constant mockery; their gay father, Henry (Michael Hitchcock), is rarely able to enjoy his own happiness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2024
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From the moment her face lights up as someone off-frame hands her guitar, the Oscar-winner pitches everything at the level of demented, manic glee.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Coolidge, following the (spoiler alert) tragic death of the demented millionaire Tanya McQuoid, and with viewer expectations higher than ever before.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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As an impressionist, Carvey's style was more, well, impressionist — his gabbling, discursive George H.W. Bush spinning out further and further while remaining resolutely tethered to some measure of loony reality (taking a similar approach for his recent recurring stint as President Joe Biden).—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Advertisement Here are six movies that advanced the genre in 2024: (Uncredited / Associated Press) ‘Longlegs’ Osgood Perkins wrote and directed this waking nightmare about Maika Monroe’s psychic FBI agent on the trail of ... if not quite a serial killer, the looniest murder influencer ever.—
Bob Strauss,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Here, a young fisherman washes up on a mysterious island, only to be captured by a deranged captain who is hunted by a dark hungry beast.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2023
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Monday’s murder of six people, including three 9-year-olds, by a deranged attacker at a Christian primary school in Nashville is another sign of mental illness unleashed.—
The Editorial Board,
WSJ,
29 Mar. 2023
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Most compellingly, Shauna has grown bitchy and maniacal following her baby’s death and Natalie’s ascent to leadership.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Keke herself was in a fit of maniacal laughter as SZA opted out of answering and ate another wing.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The words of nutty and hard-nosed former college football coach Bo Pelini come to mind when trying figure out the direction of the UC program.—
Jason Williams,
The Enquirer,
13 Mar. 2023
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Unlike flavor-neutral simple syrup, maple syrup’s contribution to cocktails isn’t just sweetness, but also buttery, nutty, and vanilla flavors.—
Jordan Mackay,
Outside Online,
27 Feb. 2023
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“Loopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loopy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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