repartee

Example Sentences

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Hart keeps up a steady stream of anecdotes and witty repartee, but increasingly the mask slips; underneath it all is the yawning realization that he is utterly alone.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Trinket vendors with whom Hemingway found a passing repartee still line the sides.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

The power couple’s flirty repartee — not to mention a style of cocktail glasses named after them — is as essential to the movie as the clues.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

“They came because of her scintillating personality, wonderful laughter, repartee, great cooking and particularly her coconut cream cake,” Robert said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

There was no clever repartee while he worked.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English