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irreverence

[ih-rev-er-uhns] / ɪˈrɛv ər əns /


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Yet while the basic gesture of translation is reverent, sometimes a foxy irreverence yields pleasing results.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

The frontman seems to somehow anchor the rhythmic chaos, warbling words that swerve wildly between incisiveness and irreverence; wisdom and wonderful nonsense.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2026

"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," it said.

From Barron's Nov. 29, 2025

It arrived with more irreverence, roasted garlic for spreading before the tomato smear.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2025

Fernanda was so indignant with such irreverence that she had the wreath thrown onto the trash heap.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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