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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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Topline The producer of a pair of aviator-style sunglasses that French President Emmanuel Macron sported at the World Economic Forum in Davos enjoyed a 28% bump in its stock price Thursday after the glasses sparked thousands of sarcastic jokes and memes online.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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But in hindsight, yes, that was most likely sarcastic.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Crews on Monday appear to be adding barbed wire atop cement barricades already wrapped around the building — measures no doubt added in response to a consistent group of protestors committed to gathering daily outside the complex near Fort Snelling.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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However, foil isn't naturally nonstick and can react with acidic foods.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Balsam fir is native to moist woods and prefers well-draining, acidic soil over dense, clay soil.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What’s lacking is acid, some tang, to cut through the excess of richness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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What begins as a slow, lumbering triplet rhythm gradually morphs into a fleet and elegant quasi-acid jam; drums that start off gently turn tough and clattering before the whole thing fades out in a soft sunset glow.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Satiric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiric. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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