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absurdity

[ab-sur-di-tee, -zur-] / æbˈsɜr dɪ ti, -ˈzɜr- /


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Rather, he hoped to reveal the absurdity of trying to predict outcomes.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Seth Meyers is stupendous at hooks and jabs delivered at a lightning pace, but straightly, leaving the performance of absurdity to news headlines.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Vialatte, who spent decades bringing Kafka into French, was particularly attuned to the comedy of the writing, the mirth it took in absurdity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The energy was slightly festive, lightened by the absurdity of the situation.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“First, that grading is not an exact science. Second, this case has demonstrated amply the absurdity of setting grades by public hearing.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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