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Recent Examples of cynically
If men like these call the shots, the regime’s policies will be transformed, however cynically.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
There were some viewers who cynically believed that Isabel was replacing Rose as Peter’s love interest, but Peter and Isabel never crossed that line.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
Nakamura does not see this cynically, but instead hopes to make a positive impact.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Fairly or unfairly, genuinely or cynically, questions about Mamdani and Israel—and Palestine, and Jews, and faith, and war, and peace—appear likely to continue.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The challenge for Washington lies in avoiding the false choice between regime change by force, with unforeseen consequences, and spectacular but cynically symbolic action.
—Ali Vaez, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Fighting is satisfying, and big threats, like bosses, are learnable without being predictable, yet tough to fight without ever feeling cynically designed.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Young filed counterclaims against Aetna, claiming the insurer ‘cynically and unscientifically’ denied payments, which may have resulted in people’s deaths.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
There were some viewers who cynically believed that Isabel was replacing Rose as Peter’s love interest, but Peter and Isabel never crossed that line.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
Nakamura does not see this cynically, but instead hopes to make a positive impact.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
Fairly or unfairly, genuinely or cynically, questions about Mamdani and Israel—and Palestine, and Jews, and faith, and war, and peace—appear likely to continue.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The challenge for Washington lies in avoiding the false choice between regime change by force, with unforeseen consequences, and spectacular but cynically symbolic action.
—Ali Vaez, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Fighting is satisfying, and big threats, like bosses, are learnable without being predictable, yet tough to fight without ever feeling cynically designed.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Young filed counterclaims against Aetna, claiming the insurer ‘cynically and unscientifically’ denied payments, which may have resulted in people’s deaths.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynically
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The season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves were spotted off the coast of Massachusetts Monday as scientists see some positive signs for the critically endangered species.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The parents of a girl critically wounded in a school shooting in Canada alleged in a civil lawsuit Monday that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI knew the shooter was planning a mass attack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Analysts had expected the introduction of GLP-1 pills to negatively affect the food industry over the next few years.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fatsis quotes a Britannica editor comparing Wikipedia, disparagingly, to a public rest room—a comparison that’s not entirely wrong.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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Bryan Wirball also spoke unfavorably about the idea of a moratorium.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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But Stewart, who has been a target of negative mailings from an independent expenditure group, was viewed unfavorably by 22%, compared to 3% for Fazio.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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The same goes for her father when there’s no sign of pregnancy and the judgy women at church start clucking disapprovingly.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rosenbury notes disapprovingly that there was a petition to rescind Kirk’s invitation.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Today, many literary translators and translation teachers regard it warily.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Consumers are watching warily for trickle-down effects on prices at the pump.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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San Diego faces economic challenges in the coming year, but one expert is guardedly optimistic about efforts to address affordability and the potential benefits of artificial intelligence.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even so, many in Venezuela seem guardedly optimistic.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Cynically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynically. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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