deep-cut
Example Sentences
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Our postmodern pope’s meta-callback to another papal deep-cut.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Veteran drummer Steve Gadd reprised his jazzy breaks for “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” and the fatherhood ballad “St. Judy’s Comet” was a sweet, deep-cut flourish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times ahead of the release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the actress sang the praises of costar and it-girl, Jenna Ortega, and her deep-cut film fanaticism.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
Each Spidey we encounter, even briefly, is fully realized, and a welcome addition to the story, even for those who might not pick up on the deep-cut references to the ’80s and ’90s comics.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
The others looked in the direction that Merry pointed out, but they could see little but mists over the damp and deep-cut valley; and beyond it the southern half of the Forest faded from view.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
