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adjective

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noun

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  1. cynical
  2. cynic
  3. realist
Adjective
  • While few constituencies have been spared recrimination, some of the most cynical and pernicious scapegoating has been reserved for the transgender community.
    Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Bezos said he’s had a lot of success in life not being cynical.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cynical
Noun
  • However, the changes might not be enough to satiate all cynics—while efforts have been made to attract a broader audience—luxury remains a cornerstone of the event.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Anyone below Soler would have annoyed the cynics just as much as Canha.
    Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
Definition of cynic
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  • Trump’s campaign rhetoric painted the world in apocalyptic terms, portraying himself and his team as hard-nosed realists who understood the danger.
    Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
  • If contemporary art is your thing, don’t miss Blue Spiral 1 for local art like Reuben Negrón’s realist drawings and narrative watercolors.
    Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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