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irreverent

[ih-rev-er-uhnt] / ɪˈrɛv ər ənt /


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The documentary features admiring poets as well as Stephen Colbert, a huge Oliver fan, and the irreverent and colorful John Waters, a longtime friend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

The head of the AMC cinema chain, Adam Aron, posted on X and then deleted a message describing the couple's vows as "long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Critics argued that memes, profanity and irreverent jokes trivialised a campaign fighting to strengthen India's education system.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

There’s just one episode to go in the fifth and final season of Prime Video’s irreverent superhero satire, “The Boys.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

It describes the fine, irreverent carelessness I myself would like to cultivate, in these and other matters.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood


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