poetic justice

Example Sentences

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But among those who have spoken anonymously, some see Huntley's death as poetic justice, a blessing in disguise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

If Mazda’s customers rebel, it will amount to poetic justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

What poetic justice it would be if the Knicks had to end up rehiring Tom Thibodeau and have to give him more money and more authority?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

It's poetic justice that they get to be first in line to start holding him accountable.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2023

Such application of poetic justice had been earlier expounded by Ben Jonson in defense of the punishments inflicted in his comedy, "Volpone."

From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.