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nihilism

[nahy-uh-liz-uhm, nee-] / ˈnaɪ əˌlɪz əm, ˈni- /


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That nihilism might sell books and gain followers — but it’s no way to prove to Angelenos he’s serious about fixing anything other than his reputation.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

There is a tendency among even the most committed adherents to the rule of law to respond with “Nothing is gonna change” nihilism to even big legal wins.

From Slate Mar. 4, 2026

So can we declare Gen Z financial nihilism a myth, at least among young men?

From MarketWatch Jan. 15, 2026

Some call it a reckless approach to money, but others see it as financial nihilism.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 20, 2025

In an ecological version of therapeutic nihilism, they want to leave the river basin to its own devices.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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