lunacy
Example Sentences
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In the case of “Nirvanna the Band,” I assume the answer to the second question at some point becomes “no,” but it’s all done with a very persuasive mix of vérité style and can-do lunacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The way O’Hara gilds this line’s delivery with a wistful sparkle feels true because we’ve seen her spin such treasure playing all kinds of would-be topliners with an amiable, delicious amount of lunacy.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
Beware the three Ls: leverage, liquidity and lunacy.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025
The company’s commedia dell’arte-style shenanigans have a natural elasticity but farcical lunacy snaps when stretched too far.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
Gaily's eyes raged with lunacy; his clothes were torn and filthy.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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