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ridiculousness

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs-nis] / rɪˈdɪk yə ləs nɪs /


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Proud, flamboyant ridiculousness is all over Mr. Jacobs’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Robério has studied the clown art in the theater, and he’s a very funny guy, so he adds a component of ridiculousness to this character,” Domingues says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

They manage to walk a very fine line between sincere thanks and making fun of the ridiculousness of the situation.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

A story of friendship and creativity and ridiculousness, all around a wonderful thing that grew bigger over the years, Reiner’s happy reading throws this tragedy into sharper relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

I feel like I'm supposed to make some comment to underscore the ridiculousness of it all, but honestly?

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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