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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puerility
Noun
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The two tell me with mirth and kindness that the question is quite a faux pas.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025 -
Metzler did a wonderful job blending misery and mirth in Maid, a series that was an often-downbeat class critique in which bursts of satire worked as a release valve.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Together and individually, Enya and Drew bring hilarity, impeccable taste and a unique outlook on life that has captivated a wildly engaged and loyal audience.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
16 July 2025
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The TikTok video showing Coco proudly trotting home with the toy in tow has amassed almost 500,000 views, unleashing a flood of hilarity and admiration.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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After 32 years in music, the 53-year Grammy winner clearly still finds his greatest glee in performing.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Whereas Americans look upon ice with glee, generally speaking Europeans view ice as unnecessary, and even a little gross.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Puerility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puerility. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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