sardonicism

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An Irish millennial’s first novel, “Exciting Times,” pins the touchstone generational tension between sardonicism and sincerity.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2020

Indeed, notwithstanding a notably bumpy opening stretch, I’ve never before seen a London staging of “Threepenny” that came so naturally by the sour sardonicism of this collaboration between Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill from 1928.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2016

What I mean to say, without any sardonicism this time, is: 2014 was the year the pause button died.

From Slate • Dec. 30, 2014

There's a dip in energy when Rahman replaces Hussain, but his wry sardonicism keeps the laughs, and the insights, coming.

From The Guardian • Aug. 16, 2011

MacMaine laughed, allowing the touch of sardonicism that he felt to be heard in the laughter.

From The Highest Treason by Garrett, Randall