absurd

The idea that an NHL player would need a host family might seem absurd to those who imagine all professional athletes bring in the big bucks.

"The notion of Artificial General Intelligence is as absurd as the notion of an 'Artificial General Vehicle'," he argues.

At the end of a long day, I sometimes spend a few mindless minutes scrolling absurd clips of these cartoon cats having affairs—or of their kittens getting flushed down the toilet.

“Even though this absurd case was dismissed today, I will continue to defend the civil rights of every New Yorker. Every worker has a right to a safe commute.”

Partly whimsical: I let myself notice the little, absurd sparks of autumn that made me smile.