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nihilism

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


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The ’90s-era nihilism that threaded so many of Araki’s films has taken a hard slant toward technological despondency.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

“Slap the City” clatters and coos with R&B falsetto and at least makes the blank nihilism of Drake’s dating life feel self-aware.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 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

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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