as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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Recent Examples of corrosive
Lawlor’s account helps explain why this contempt is so corrosive.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
And even when the accusations are less legally serious than those leveled against Swalwell, the culture of turning a blind eye is deeply corrosive.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Its corrosive effects are still felt everywhere — and Tallahassee is a prime example.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
And even when the accusations are less legally serious than those leveled against Swalwell, the culture of turning a blind eye is deeply corrosive.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Its corrosive effects are still felt everywhere — and Tallahassee is a prime example.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
Adjective
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Middle of Nowhere’s Kacey is witty, a bit sarcastic, alternately ecstatic and frustrated but always ready to entertain.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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According to a live feed from The New York Times, within minutes of the third day starting, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had to reproach Musk, instructing him to stop being sarcastic and evasive.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My satiric letter advised parents to teach their children to settle disputes with hockey sticks, like their favorite hockey players.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The satirical news outlet sought approval of the InfoWars deal Thursday, but an emergency motion filed by Jones’ lawyers was approved by the Texas Third Court of Appeals, the Associated Press reports, with a hearing set for May 28.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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In some parts of the world, rivers near cobalt and copper mines have become so acidic that communities can no longer drink water from them.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ideally, lavender should be grown in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline, but never acidic.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This summery salad is a lesson in salt, fat, acid, and heat.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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Against the backdrop of prison watchtowers and barbed wire, the day in Joliet featured three hours’ worth of pregame festivities, including 15 food trucks serving delicacies as quintessential as hot dogs and as unique as gourmet pasta in garlic bread cones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In the 20th century, some of the biggest names in comedy may be remembered more for their warm, inviting jokes than their more barbed satire, but the likes of Bob Hope and Johnny Carson had plenty to say about politics.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But The Last Five Years’ framework as a caustic duet means that the choice of Cathy can’t be taken lightly.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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