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The German script, heavy on wordplay and puns, loses a bit in translation but Spieler, made two years before Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, remains a post-modern gem full of in-joke references for the genre cinephile.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Together, their inventive wordplay, nuanced storytelling, and holistic perspective on the underworld set them apart from one-note street rappers and gained them widespread respect from peers.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Where his wordplay leaves you guessing, the passion comes through in his rumbling baritone, peppered with heartrending micro-modulations as breathy sighs and murmurs escape his throat.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Maxo, on the other hand, raps a longer verse in his signature cadence and displays some intricate wordplay.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Together, their inventive wordplay, nuanced storytelling, and holistic perspective on the underworld set them apart from one-note street rappers and gained them widespread respect from peers.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Where his wordplay leaves you guessing, the passion comes through in his rumbling baritone, peppered with heartrending micro-modulations as breathy sighs and murmurs escape his throat.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Maxo, on the other hand, raps a longer verse in his signature cadence and displays some intricate wordplay.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wordplay
Noun
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Blend humor, vulnerability and appreciation to create a unified, inclusive environment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The humor, if anything comes from wrecking that; familiarity and hopefully homage.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Even when her efforts didn’t pay off, the sharpness of her wit and her talent for character building were still rewarding to watch.Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
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The riffs and ribbing were still there, as were the parables about fame and celebrity as corruptive, murder-inspiring forces.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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The wide hem is made with gorgeous ribbing that completes the look, and the sweater is even double discounted to just $37 for a limited time.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordplay. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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