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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls
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Recent Examples of frothy
The long-lasting, frothy-looking flowers keep going all summer long, well into late fall.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Hilarity, hijinks, heartbreak, and hope ensue over the course of 10 frothy, fast-moving episodes.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Regional cactus fruits and desert herbs are a highlight of Tierra’s three-course feasts, including the minty and rosemary-like rica-rica, which is as delicious in a sorbet as a frothy pisco sour.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Hilarity, hijinks, heartbreak, and hope ensue over the course of 10 frothy, fast-moving episodes.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Regional cactus fruits and desert herbs are a highlight of Tierra’s three-course feasts, including the minty and rosemary-like rica-rica, which is as delicious in a sorbet as a frothy pisco sour.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
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Offering festive sparkles courtesy of club soda and bubbly wine plus a dose of spa vibes via floral Lillet Blanc, fresh basil or mint, and slices of cucumber and citrus, this low-ABV cocktail recipe is as invigorating as a spring morning.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some are high in caffeine or contain sugar, like at Starbucks or Dunkin’; but others are caffeine-free, like Panera’s new additions; while Sonic’s are either bubbly or flat.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Japanese quartet take Ra’s skein of electronic noise as a starting point, wrapping it in a sizzling no wave funk beat, vocals that veer between incantatory and goofy, and bewitching mandalas of chimes and gongs.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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Keno brought his goofy side to every practice, getting laughs at stinky feet jokes, or pretending to run into a door.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even with her strong work, the film around her always feels, at best, insubstantial, and, at worst, incomplete.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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In a large bowl stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eurodance with the bass-heavy Swedish genre EPA-dunk and 3Cha—the giddy electronic dance music from Thaiboy’s home region of Isaan in Thailand—to form a new kind of globalist hyperpop.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their struggle has upturned the tabletop candle that illuminates the scene and any moment will surely extinguish it, effacing the giddy pattern formed by the writhing bodies and glowing, veiny bladder skin.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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When the Niagara Falls become the Frozen Falls, icicles dangle off the edge of the cliffs and clouds of frozen mist bathe the scene in a filmy white.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the filmy windows, the sun had dipped below the jagged mountain horizon.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The manic, madcap, chaotic and silly stunt show was heavy on exposition to the delight of the fans who cheered the entrance of every One Piece character and laughed at the downfall of paper-thin goon.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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And so a very silly conversation leads to a series of positions that are far from frivolous.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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