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or satirical
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
a satiric story about the movie business
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Recent Examples of satiric
Another wacky and satirical sci-fi comedy, this one centers on a group of shoplifters going after a fashion maven.
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Ben Rosenstock, Time, 26 Dec. 2025
Jezebel quickly removed the satirical article and issued a statement condemning Kirk’s death and any political violence.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
The book, one of the cornerstone texts about the identify of Palestinians in Israel, is a tragic and satiric story of Saeed, a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel.
—Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Homo Argentum, Argentina A satirical anthology film became the highest-grossing Argentinian film of 2025 and the country’s top homegrown movie since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Time, 26 Dec. 2025
Jezebel quickly removed the satirical article and issued a statement condemning Kirk’s death and any political violence.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
The book, one of the cornerstone texts about the identify of Palestinians in Israel, is a tragic and satiric story of Saeed, a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel.
—Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Homo Argentum, Argentina A satirical anthology film became the highest-grossing Argentinian film of 2025 and the country’s top homegrown movie since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiric
Adjective
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Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails, — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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It was greeted by the sound of loud, sarcastic cheering by the old London Road end and by Malcolm Shotton, Oxford’s moustachioed coach, who could have used the Pringles logo as a passport photo, throwing his jacket into the crowd in sarcastic celebration.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Half of my drawing was in black and white, showing a woman walking away from barbed wire and a prison tower.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Who knew barbed wire could be so interesting?—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Possible Worsening of Acid Reflux Symptoms Many juices, such as orange, lemon, and pineapple, are highly acidic and can worsen symptoms in people with acid reflux.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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While both are safe and effective for preserving, citric acid can contribute a sharper, more acidic note, while salt tends to round out tomato flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Savannah police and the FBI are continuing to follow any possible leads to find whoever is responsible for the acid attack in a local park that left a woman with severe burns.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Satiric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiric. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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