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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
the essay is a facetious commentary on the absurdity of war as a solution for international disputes
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
a facetious and tasteless remark about people in famine-stricken countries being spared the problem of overeating
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Recent Examples of facetious
Veteran liberal dweebs fail to rethink their facetious principles in these scary, complicated times.
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Armond White, National Review, 17 May 2024
Based on the television series that retooled The Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors as a show-business stunt coordinator who also solved crimes, this facetious film adaptation stars Ryan Gosling, not quite a replacement for towering tough-guy Majors.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 May 2024
The majority of the profile images appeared to be stock photos, and the job titles were all facetious.
—Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s also the face of that frog mascot with a facetious wink.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 17 May 2024
Based on the television series that retooled The Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors as a show-business stunt coordinator who also solved crimes, this facetious film adaptation stars Ryan Gosling, not quite a replacement for towering tough-guy Majors.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 May 2024
The majority of the profile images appeared to be stock photos, and the job titles were all facetious.
—Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s also the face of that frog mascot with a facetious wink.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facetious
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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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In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, the beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a Red Ryder Air Rifle.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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And especially if the song comes from a musical comedy, then the lyrics are often humorous.Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the more flippant end of the spectrum, Magione’s handsome appearance has drawn its own share of fans, prompting the kind of ribald and jocular online commentary that seems incongruous with the seriousness of the crime of which he is accused.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite the seriousness of the charges, many social media users have taken a strikingly flippant stance on the cold-blooded public execution of an American insurance executive, highlighting a consensus among people of all political stripes that the country's healthcare industry is deeply broken.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Walz’s work relies on manipulating online databases, but, like the work of MSCHF, his most clever projects bleed into the real world.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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What to expect: The restaurant continues Diaz's playful exploration of combining the Mexican-American staples of his youth with cooking techniques from around the world, especially Asian cuisines.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean draw pods of playful bottlenose dolphins that love to swim alongside boats and leap out of the water in graceful arcs.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Facetious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facetious. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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