ironic

Example Sentences

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Littler did avoid the whitewash, with an ironic celebration showing he felt it was nothing more than a consolation.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

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

Its use against Anthropic is ironic, since it has been harsher toward China than many in Silicon Valley, barring access to its chatbot, Claude, from anyone in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

That those who were most able to pay their way were the least likely to be asked to was ironic, to be sure.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood