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deadpan

adjective as in expressionless

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As the president shook Wilhite’s hand, he took a look at the suit and deadpanned: “Bold move, son.”

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The deadpan exchange has ricocheted across social media as a perfect encapsulation of the odd, stiff-smiling dynamic between two politicians who recently spent months raging against each other online.

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The 37-year-old head coach may have won a title in his second season, but he’s equally known for his deadpan, quirky responses to the usual media banalities.

He deadpanned that he doesn’t think the exercise helps.

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As one of his worthy foils, the elegantly deadpan Olivia Tweedy proved engaging and stylish.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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