absurdity

To draw the world’s attention to a serious matter by way of absurdity — that’s a good trick.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

This flattening of subject matter highlights both the absurdity and power of the mass-produced image: An exploding plane, a passionate kiss and a load of laundry are all given equal weight through Lichtenstein’s eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

But series creator Rolin Jones and his staff also fully understood the absurdity of that sentence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

This underscores the absurdity of labeling fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in the first place.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

For. several moments we all stared at our cold eggs and pancakes and thought about the absurdity of the situation.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

Finally, if you think the obstacles to orderly press coverage and the absurdities of decision-day theater are bad, remember that they are nothing compared to how the court does its own substantive work.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

Parr, renowned for capturing the quiet rituals and absurdities of British life, was commissioned by the National Trust to capture life in Lacock, Wiltshire, during the spring and summer of 2025.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Metaphors, absurdities and seriousness intermingle in this production from New Forms LA and directed by Marissa Pattullo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

It’s one of the modern absurdities that still makes little sense to me.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026

Elizabeth loved absurdities, but she had known Sir William’s too long.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen