silliness
Example Sentences
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On the literal opposite end of the spectrum is “Nirvanna the Band the Show,” which ran on Viceland back in 2017 and just dropped two seasons’ worth of silliness.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
They say: ‘This is what we have heard, that you guys are not going to be around because of this debt,’ which is just silliness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
It seemed likely that the prosecution would ease up in person, recognizing the silliness of it all.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
"Being able to find truth through silliness and silliness through truth... is amazing, because Shakespeare can feel intimidating," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Children have one kind of silliness, as you know, and grown-ups have another kind.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
