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also ironical
as in acidic
marked by an often negative or mocking form of wit in which words are used to express something different to their literal meaning
a book written in an ironic style an ironic sense of humor
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Recent Examples of ironic
Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
This swift pivot to AI is ironic, given its significant energy and water consumption, directly contradicting climate goals.
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Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In the 20 years since that series came out, the theme has taken an ironic turn in the artist’s career.
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Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Besides, two teams seeking their first-ever wins earning their second straight draw would be rather ironic … at least more so than some of the examples Canadian songstress Alanis Morissette once invoked.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
This swift pivot to AI is ironic, given its significant energy and water consumption, directly contradicting climate goals.
—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In the 20 years since that series came out, the theme has taken an ironic turn in the artist’s career.
—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Besides, two teams seeking their first-ever wins earning their second straight draw would be rather ironic … at least more so than some of the examples Canadian songstress Alanis Morissette once invoked.
—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironic
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Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions.
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Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer.
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Traditionally cynical and perceptive commentators—not to mention a lot of tired citizens—found themselves, in some accounts, overcome by an unexpected wave of patriotic sentimentality that washed away, at least for a moment, their gnawing doubts.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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Soft water contains few minerals and is acid.
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So, this is like an acid trip for me.
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Co-created by Seinfeld and Larry David, the sitcom was a massive hit in the ’90s thanks to its wry dissection of social norms, and the talents of costars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.
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Chocolate brings it home with a punch line—a wry observation to end the story with a laugh.
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This scene is funny as well as poignant because Albert was played by the late Rob Reiner.
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The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Although oil companies still needed to use up a significant portion of their inventories during the supply shock, the demand destruction kept crude stockpiles from running dry.
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Conversely, Charles Johnson expressed irate objections, and Renato Moicano offered sarcastic remarks.
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There’s the yellow, blue-nosed beaver Norb (Nick Bakay) — witty, sophisticated, sarcastic, and opinionated.
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Since premiering in 2014, the satirical news program has earned 32 Emmy Awards, including program and writing wins for 10 consecutive years at the Primetime Emmy Awards, along with multiple Peabody, GLAAD, Writers Guild and Producers Guild honors.
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On Tuesday, protesters were asked to bring diapers and write demands for Pradhan’s resignation on them – a satirical swipe at the government’s inability to stop exam leaks, Dipke said.
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“Ironic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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