deep-cut

Example Sentences

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Our postmodern pope’s meta-callback to another papal deep-cut.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Of course, I’d be the weirdo in the crowd wearing my nerdiest James Cameron shirt, a deep-cut reference to “Aliens.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

But this odd “Rescue Rangers” menagerie is surprising and eclectic, with some niche nods and deep-cut references, which is fitting given the conspicuous insignificance of the material and its heroes.

From New York Times • May 19, 2022

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