as in atheistical
not showing proper reverence for the holy or sacred
irreverent behavior during church services
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Recent Examples of irreverent
The homage to the novel is eclectic and ever-evolving, both irreverent and faithful.
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Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Mick Herron’s books are irreverent but dark.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
That likeminded spirit was what attracted Sheetz, a convenience store brand that operates its own irreverent social presence, to promote its recent partnership with Liquid Death, Ryan Sheetz, executive vice president of marketing and supply chain at Sheetz, told Marketing Brew.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Would the latest comedy revue from Brave New Workshop — the company founded by the venue’s namesake over 60 years ago — live up to Riggs’ reputation for encouraging comedy that’s as audacious and irreverent as possible?
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreverent
Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Mick Herron’s books are irreverent but dark.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
That likeminded spirit was what attracted Sheetz, a convenience store brand that operates its own irreverent social presence, to promote its recent partnership with Liquid Death, Ryan Sheetz, executive vice president of marketing and supply chain at Sheetz, told Marketing Brew.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Would the latest comedy revue from Brave New Workshop — the company founded by the venue’s namesake over 60 years ago — live up to Riggs’ reputation for encouraging comedy that’s as audacious and irreverent as possible?
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreverent
Adjective
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In brief, the basic issue is the Second Amendment in a secular country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Researchers say the secular transition is long‑running and generational, not a sudden shift.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This may sound blasphemous for a Fixed Earth sign, but spontaneity works best sometimes.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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There was certainly a time when the notion of the Baltimore Orioles getting rid of Adley Rutschman would have been blasphemous.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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A lot of people think that’s, like, sacrilegious.—
Peter Mishler
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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Surely, there’s something utterly sacrilegious about laughing hysterically at actors giving God the middle finger.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The only true dictionary is the lost one, the dictionary of the language that perished when the impious tower was built: the original language, God’s language.—
Mariana Dimópulos,
Harpers Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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This game must have seemed profane to the Greeks, or even impious.—
Simone Weil,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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“Irreverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreverent. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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