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Recent Examples of campy
Domestically, RuPaul's campy comedy Stop!
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
Nothing screams summer like a big, boisterous, campy musical.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Bleecker Street’s campy comedy Stop!
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
Nothing screams summer like a big, boisterous, campy musical.
—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Bleecker Street’s campy comedy Stop!
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for campy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campy
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The first phase of Olympic ice dance was once an aristocratic affair — ruffles and frills flying as athletes performed romantic tangos, foppish quick steps and Viennese waltzes with straight backs and exaggerated posture.
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Speaking of styling tricks to steal, the foppish ties that almost looked like silk scarves or ribbons at the Yohji Yamamoto show would be a good alternative for women who want some kind of necktie but think a traditional men’s tie reads too costumey.
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This iteration of the show was relatively jokey.
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Where Iain was tart, Hoffman was goofy and glib, using the jokey pitch modulations of a fake talk-show host to let viewers know that the Islanders’ doings were ridiculous.
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The announcement may come as a shock for country fans who have followed the couple through their sappy podcast appearances and gushy acceptance speeches.
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But the Jason Sudeikis-starring sappy comedy is coming back, thanks to the pure willpower of a streaming service in desperate need of an all-around hit.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.
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For the magazine’s seventy-fifth anniversary, in 2000, the dog-loving portraitist William Wegman dressed up one of his Weimaraners as Eustace Tilley, our dandyish mascot, originally drawn by Rea Irvin.
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Shaped like mini versions of their namesake fruits, these whimsical, pillowy marshmallows get their sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors from strawberry powder, watermelon powder, and natural flavors.
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Shopping editor Audrey Lee included this delightful throw pillow in her editor picks and is partial to its whimsical design.
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The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.
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As Berenger’s prissy friend Gene, the character who transforms the most during the course of the play, Phillip Taratula changes in both body and soul.
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Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme.
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Clive was a warm, witty, and generous friend.
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“Campy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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