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
Through a Zoom screen, King radiates compassion and attunement, and Faber is wry and delightfully discursive; both seem like the mom whose house everybody would hang out at after school.
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2023
The elder Slay brother had approached life with a wry, dark sense of humor.
—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
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2023
The elder Slay brother had approached life with a wry, dark sense of humor.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wry
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As the group grows, so do the number of sarcastic or unserious posts and comments within it.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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His gibes at China on X were often aggressive and sarcastic.Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Try making real hot cocoa after a brisk walk around the block, or bake a batch of cookies to share with your neighbors.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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Try to get around 30 minutes of moderate activity daily, such as brisk walking, and include muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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The tortoises live in a sheltered habitat ringed by barbed wire and draped in netting.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Middle Tennessee actor talks near-death experience Flying into a barbed wire fence at 11.Rosalind Bowling, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Later, Hattie hugs a more cynical Turner, which enables him to forge a fraternal bond with Elwood, their friendship a turning point.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her awful journey is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed, especially by other women.The Week US, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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As playwright, Barbot sits between them, turning the mainstream obscurity of his protagonists into a biting political point, and reflecting poignantly on the long arc of history, which sure seems to take its sweet time bending toward justice.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Jimmy isn’t keen on admitting the true depth of his guilt and shame to his daughter, no matter how much Paul tells him to do it.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mood less than a week into their incumbency has been uplifting, among a fan base eager to turn a new page and staff keen to do the same.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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In another ironic twist, Kayce sells it for the ridiculously low price of $1.25 an acre, the original price his ancestors paid.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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In ironic contrast to men’s envy, many women in the study coveted the relative lack of scrutiny men face regarding their appearance.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Enclosures help retain humidity for species that struggle in dry home air.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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The gel provides immediate soothing relief from dry, itchy skin as well as 24-hour skin hydration.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Wry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wry. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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