cynic
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The man is rhapsodically shameless—oafishly charismatic, memorably strange-looking—a cynic at heart, and a carny in spirit.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, a cynic is tempted to ask: What would you expect?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Mr. Riley’s column reminds me of Oscar Wilde’s definition of a cynic: “A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
You don't have to be a cynic to believe Campbell got what he came for.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Me: My point is it doesn't have to turn you into a cynic.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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