as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point
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Recent Examples of sarcasm
It could also be implied or even non-verbal, such as sarcasm, eye-rolling or mockery.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly!
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Between weird texts, awkward money conversations or a friend taking your sarcasm way too seriously, today could feel like one giant communication hiccup.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Your sarcasm is appreciated, considering the Heat has needed to take part in the play-in tournament in four straight seasons.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly!
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Between weird texts, awkward money conversations or a friend taking your sarcasm way too seriously, today could feel like one giant communication hiccup.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Your sarcasm is appreciated, considering the Heat has needed to take part in the play-in tournament in four straight seasons.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sarcasm
Noun
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Former Chair Jerome Powell for months was hit with insults when the Fed either didn't lower rates, or didn't lower them enough.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Turns out, this is a term of endearment, not an insult.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Soon after, Joslin posted on social media expressing outrage, and the story gained traction online.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The 2023 property tax valuation cycle — and to a lesser extent, the 2024 and 2025 cycles — have been the subject of widespread outrage in Jackson County, with skyrocketing property values alarming homeowners and business owners alike.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Sarcasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sarcasm. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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