irreverence
noun
ir·rev·er·ence
i-ˈre-v(ə-)rən(t)s 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈre-vərn(t)s
Examples of irreverence in a Sentence
the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader
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Conan O’Brien hosted for the second straight year, with the right amount of bratty irreverence.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
Shot through the lens of director Yorgos Lanthimos' darkly comedic irreverence, this is a (gloriously) nasty piece of work, and Colman is more than willing to get her hands dirty.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
His irreverence was much needed in a week full of repeating ideas, as was the impressive level up of his technique.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Melissa has teamed up with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Friends once again to create a nostalgic and vibrant collection that merges Melissa’s irreverence with Sanrio’s playfulness.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
Shot through the lens of director Yorgos Lanthimos' darkly comedic irreverence, this is a (gloriously) nasty piece of work, and Colman is more than willing to get her hands dirty.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
His irreverence was much needed in a week full of repeating ideas, as was the impressive level up of his technique.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Melissa has teamed up with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Friends once again to create a nostalgic and vibrant collection that merges Melissa’s irreverence with Sanrio’s playfulness.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irreverence
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“Irreverence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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