puerile
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American artist Daniel Arsham has always flirted with the puerile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
His speeches and press conferences are surreal windows into his undisciplined, puerile mind.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2024
The early days were defined by blistering, puerile songs, many of which did not have choruses — a style that remains their trademark.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024
One critic described it as "too ludicrous and puerile to escape censure", while another said it "does no credit to the judgement of the painter".
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023
“When I want mountains made out of molehills, when I want to legitimize their puerile actions by paying attention to them, I’ll let you know.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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