as in sarcastic
marked by the use of clever and often dark humor
The writer had a wry wit that was something of an acquired taste.
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Recent Examples of wry
The elder Slay brother had approached life with a wry, dark sense of humor.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2023
His second album for DeMarco’s Mac’s Record Label, Sweet Dreamin’, is a breezy, nine-song, 24-minute delight led by Crick’s charming piano melodies and wry interpersonal narratives.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2023
The setup is familiar, but the film is wry, vivid and moving in unexpected ways — a testament to Jacobs’ singular touch, his gently eccentric blend of comic absurdism and emotional generosity.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2023
That, in fact, is what makes this deceptively placid, supremely wry movie so damned moving.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2023
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2023
His second album for DeMarco’s Mac’s Record Label, Sweet Dreamin’, is a breezy, nine-song, 24-minute delight led by Crick’s charming piano melodies and wry interpersonal narratives.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2023
The setup is familiar, but the film is wry, vivid and moving in unexpected ways — a testament to Jacobs’ singular touch, his gently eccentric blend of comic absurdism and emotional generosity.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2023
That, in fact, is what makes this deceptively placid, supremely wry movie so damned moving.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wry
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Others rocked up in hazmat suits in a sarcastic swipe at China’s stringent Covid control measures, which saw Shanghai locked down for roughly two months and sparked rare protests.Chris Lau, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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The sentiment is respectable — gun violence is bad — but the song’s satire feels half-baked because Martin just doesn’t have the sarcastic sensibility needed.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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One with brisk, cheerful, egalitarian service; comforting food at most hours of the day; and a convivial social atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to greet guests at the next table.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kirkland has continued to work at a brisk pace in recent years.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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As proof of the threat, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office gathered reporters last week to go over Election Day protections, including new barbed wire atop the parking lot where elections workers park.Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Back when barbed wire restricted freedom, Manzanar players found solace on a field that organizers and volunteers have now rebirthed and made their own.Emilie Ikeda, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Even at our most politically cynical, Americans would probably not want to have a king.Jack Butler, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crystal’s Harry is a divorced lawyer with a cynical side that was based in part on Reiner, now 77, while Ryan’s Sally was based in part on Ephron.Victoria Edel, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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After Leaving Mr Mackenzie Jean Rhys, 1931 Rhys was one of those amazing, tragic, ahead-of-her-time women and her life mirrored that of Julia, the main character in this book, which is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed.The Week UK, theweek, 2 Aug. 2024
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The sketch seemed to be SNL’s attempt to balance the cold open’s levity with a more biting tone about the wearying stakes of deciding the nation’s leadership.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
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However, Melania, 54, is not so keen on relocating to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the source says.Linda Marx, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Veterans assemble In 2015, Wild Bunch co-founder Maraval was keen to set up a sales company in the U.S. to package and sell third-party projects with a focus on English-language titles.Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a world that prizes ironic detachment, embracing such earnest silliness can feel deeply uncomfortable.Mikala Jamison, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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What’s ironic about the Pepé Le Pew accents and rubbery baguettes is that the setting looks more like Florida than the St. Tropez of the musical, which is based on the play by Jean Poiret that gave rise to Édouard Molinaro‘s 1978 film.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
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While the Southwest, the Central Rockies, the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Seaboard tend to see drier and warmer winters, the Pacific Northwest, New England and the Great Lakes usually experience wetter winters.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Low Humidity Light brown spots scattered across fiddle leaf fig leaves can be caused by dry air.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Wry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wry. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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