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Recent Examples of lunacy The sheer quantity of extremist marketing lunacy churned out by Old State Saloon in Eagle is astonishing. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025 While the Aggies’ deals for Fisher set new bars for contract lunacy, Sarkisian’s new deal is in line with the current market for a coach of his caliber. Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 In others, such as the United States, even calm periods were punctuated by moments of lunacy, such as the witch-hunts of the McCarthy era or President Richard Nixon’s blatant disregard for the rules of the democratic game. Yascha Mounk, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014 At its peak, it’s got some adrenaline-pumping lunacy that’s admirable. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for lunacy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunacy
Noun
  • Closing arguments in the murder trial of Tamera Laws, 28, ended on Friday, Jan. 31, with her attorney saying she should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, KSAT reports.
    KC Baker, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Despite the conspiracy theories, Lawrence was found not guilty by reason of insanity at his trial in April 1835 after just five minutes of jury deliberation.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The agencies fund critical research in diseases such as diabetes, cancer and dementia.
    DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Thousands of researchers in my field dedicate their lives to understanding the brain, hoping to develop treatments for learning disabilities, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
    Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This species of madness that infects the nation Airman Bushnell’s moral sacrifice disdains.
    Kary Love, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • But with a few notable exceptions, America’s business leaders were silent about the sheer madness of Trump’s launching a trade war without legitimate justification.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Post-Challengers churro hysteria, the 34-year-old has certainly cemented his status as one of the most in-demand stars of his generation.
    Riann Phillip, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
  • While others, including Danes and Americans, are entitled to their opinions, we should not be caught up in the hysteria and external pressures distract us from our path.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media.
    Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Trump has always trafficked in absurdity, but there was a time when his bombast at least had a strategic purpose.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Despite its simplicity, the coin toss is a pivotal moment in the Super Bowl, one that carries weight far beyond its apparent randomness.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
  • While ETFs offer intraday liquidity for investors, some financial advisors and their clients may prefer the long-term track records and simplicity of traditional money market funds, many of which are designed to trade at $1.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025

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“Lunacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunacy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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