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cynicism

[sin-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈsɪn əˌsɪz əm /


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Unlike Cricket, Olympia is earnest and sincere about her art in the way that only a young person untainted by cynicism can be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

What stands out from the Crown narrative is Murrell's persistence, his cynicism and his devious tactics.

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

It read, in bold black ink: Warning: The following pages, whether used as a journal or for ideas, are most assuredly filled with melancholy, cynicism, and woe.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




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