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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

And so you can expect a lot of that: irreverence and good vibes.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Not the paws of a leopard walking upright, turned against men by irreverence.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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