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cynicism

[sin-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈsɪn əˌsɪz əm /


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This short, acrid, somewhat heavy-handed work depicts Valentin’s crash course in political cynicism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

What stands out from the narrative is the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the man who was the party's chief executive for more than two decades.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“A jaded cynicism has come over investors,” said Paul Donovan, chief global economist at UBS Wealth Management.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

You’ll be excused for viewing that shameless promotion with cynicism as long as you also leave room to appreciate it as an indicator of how far the group has pulled popular culture.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

I was tired of hiding, too; I was tired of ignoring him at school, tired of always giving in to my cynicism.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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