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also joky
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Recent Examples of jokey
But the jokey qualities and irreverent personality that have energized Wright’s best films sit somewhat awkwardly against the grim picture of class and wealth inequality, poverty, inadequate healthcare and oppressive law enforcement.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The two have engaged in secret phone calls, developed jokey nicknames, snuck off to smoke joints, and even had some pretty vulnerable conversations.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
But there’s nothing jokey or tacky about their presence, and the actors’ performances do nothing so much as bring the love.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Nicks then proceeded to do a little bit of jokey ventriloquism with the doll and eventually gave it away to a fan.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The two have engaged in secret phone calls, developed jokey nicknames, snuck off to smoke joints, and even had some pretty vulnerable conversations.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
But there’s nothing jokey or tacky about their presence, and the actors’ performances do nothing so much as bring the love.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Nicks then proceeded to do a little bit of jokey ventriloquism with the doll and eventually gave it away to a fan.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jokey
Adjective
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Over the decades the band’s music has moved steadily toward the kind of classic rock that punks once professed to hate — think of Led Zeppelin, think of Aerosmith, go ahead and think of Boston — while Grohl has taken up the role of jocular frontman with a gusto approaching that of David Lee Roth.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Entire families, with kids and dogs, took their holiday portraits — not with a jocular Santa, but with a snarling Krampus, standing in front of an Alpine forest backdrop.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
8 Dec. 2025
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Super Bowl Sunday, Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe both posted Instagram Stories from the game, including one playful video of the two of them together in their hotel room.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cumming holds up his iPhone to the camera, proudly boasting about still-unseen looks in all their campy and ridiculous glory.—
Jonathan Borge,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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For some viewers, the conclusion is campy and far-fetched, a twist for the sake of being a twist.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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As referee Craig Pawson revealed his fate after being sent to the monitor by the VAR, Szoboszlai offered a wry smile, then headed for the tunnel.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tennis fans know Carillo for her wry comments, often delivered with a world-class deadpan, leaving only alert viewers to pick up the joke.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite its heavy premise, Dying for Sex is a lithe and witty marvel that celebrates life and lust in equal measure.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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On this set, the Argentine pair is daring, humorous, and witty on each track, and delivers a genre-defying blend of funk, jazz, pop, soul, and hip-hop.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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The waggish jeer that subverts the Reich Chancellery, designed by Adolf Hitler's chief architect, Albert Speer, must have sent the woman who chastises children for flatulent folly into a tizzy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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After publishing a New York Times piece about grieving her late husband, the waggish writer received an email from a kindly old acquaintance who was also recently widowed.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
24 Oct. 2024
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Queen Maxima often favors colorful displays and whimsical variations on daytime dress, from vibrant blue pantsuits by Max Mara to textural midi dresses with statement headpieces and more by Natan.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Save some room for the brown butter almond cake at the end, which sounds deceptively simple but is the very definition of delicious with whimsical plating and delicious—and complex—flavors.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Supporters argue flippant names show Trump is serious Immigration operation names have also received backlash for taking inspiration from pop culture.—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Such comments strike a somewhat flippant note in view of the disparity between MacSwiney’s and Proust’s circumstances, which included frequent outings to the Ritz in the latter’s case.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Jokey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokey. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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