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Noun
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The big irony is that Thelwell has been afforded more power and responsibility in the decision-making process than any of his predecessors, largely due to the lack of money available to Everton and the takeover.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025 -
The irony is that even as the fans have grown more discontent, the team hasn’t.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The official website for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which tech billionaire Elon Musk heads, was reportedly hacked on Friday, sending waves of confusion and amusement through the internet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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There’s no shortage of diversions and amusements to fill your Sunday afternoon.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Puppy Bowl is not just for the puppies' enjoyment and viewers' entertainment but also promotes pet adoption by featuring rescue dogs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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His accounts of natural disasters are leavened not only by the imaginary disasters in his purview but also by his obvious enjoyment of them.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Laughableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughableness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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