nihilism
Example Sentences
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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
It’s known as financial nihilism, a term coined by podcaster Demetri Kofinas several years ago, and it describes the sense that the economic system no longer rewards prudence or long-term planning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Perhaps this nihilism will prove too trenchant and reactive for some viewers.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
Instead of pushing him away, my nihilism is only making him more comfortable.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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