ironic

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For millennials and Gen Z readers who worship collectibles like Labubus, friendship bracelets and butterfly hair clips, it’s natural that art direction would follow suit — sometimes with an ironic twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

As Mr. McGurn observes, it’s ironic that Pope Leo, previously an Augustinian friar, disregards the seminal work on just-war philosophy by his order’s namesake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

He feels it is "quite ironic" that the CMA would design a remedy that would potentially push large volumes of income to two of these businesses.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

As characters, they may be flamboyant and/or ironic in a way often denied to the central investigators, whom they are likely to find a little irritating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Seeking as always to put himself on equal footing with Jasper, Ged answered the question ignoring its ironic tone.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin