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as in foppish
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as in jokey
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Recent Examples of campy
While modern-day Halloween is filled with campy creepiness, that wasn’t always the case.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Critics on the Lido dinged Maria for being statelier and less campy than Larraín’s previous biopics Jackie and Spencer, though that could be a good thing for Jolie’s chances of receiving her first nomination since 2008’s Changeling.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
In the quaint New England town where Practical Magic is set, witches aren’t swathed in darkness like in The Craft, nor are they campy like in Hocus Pocus.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, despite remaining a campy classic for superhero fans, Batman & Robin received less-than-stellar reviews from critics and viewers, currently holding a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Critics on the Lido dinged Maria for being statelier and less campy than Larraín’s previous biopics Jackie and Spencer, though that could be a good thing for Jolie’s chances of receiving her first nomination since 2008’s Changeling.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
In the quaint New England town where Practical Magic is set, witches aren’t swathed in darkness like in The Craft, nor are they campy like in Hocus Pocus.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, despite remaining a campy classic for superhero fans, Batman & Robin received less-than-stellar reviews from critics and viewers, currently holding a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campy
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London’s Harry Styles event saw 12 foppish men in feather boas, Gucci flares, and floppy haircuts vying for the prize.Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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With the crisp transatlantic accent of a minor noble and the piercing blue eyes of a long-haired dachshund, Dan Stevens could have coasted through his acting career as so many London boys have before, playing foppish love interests or sneaky villains unmasked in the third act.Hannah Strong, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
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The foursome then all get a chance to sing together and have some fun with it, leading to a jokey moment when Chenoweth slaps her hand over Grande's mouth to keep her from overshadowing her.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their dynamic — supportive but also full of jokey banter — will likely resonate with viewers.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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These giftable kicks are playful, affordable and will look great under your tree this year.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The whimsical look is a continuation of Rae and Allen’s playful style experimentation for an evolving pop protégé.Vogue, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t sugarcoated, sappy kind of book; the world Korn writes about is real, painful, and has consequences.Ilana Masad, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
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Instead of preaching sappy compassion, Clouzot dares to embrace the misanthropy that refuses sentimental justifications.Armond White, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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These geometric shapes and shades of canary yellow, peacock blue, and dusty rose would later influence the whimsical settings of Wes Anderson films and architecture on Miami's South Beach.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thoughtful and witty scripts, a magnetic cast and a lot of gags make the series work, adding up a lot of little bits to a great whole.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their first American press conference at JFK's arrivals hall is unforgettable for their witty one-liners.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Albee's 1962 play won a Tony Award, and would have also won a Pulitzer Prize for drama, if the prissy trustees of Columbia University hadn't overruled the jury.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2023
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Some of that’s changing times, some of that is because a not-insignificant portion of W.A.S.P. fans are prissy suburbanites themselves.Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 13 Jan. 2023
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He’s bid a tearful, jocular farewell by Tenax and has a massive turnout at his funeral; none of these people know the first thing about him, really.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Castle's tone here is more openly jocular than Whale's original, which chose a satirical approach over a parodic one.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Campy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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