satirical
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Laughing at Pratt’s Batman-themed video or Gov. Gavin Newsom’s satirical X posts are more about bonding with the person than unpacking their policies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Jason is the author of “Your Money and Your Brain,” on the neuroscience of investing, and "The Devil's Financial Dictionary," a satirical glossary of business jargon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The popularity was undoubtedly driven by the surprise - it is highly unusual for a club to make such satirical comments about a rival on a public forum.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The end of “The Late Show” does not mean the end of Stephen Colbert’s political comedy, nor does it signal a broader retreat from satirical critique.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
They closed the door behind them with exaggerated, perhaps even satirical, care, and at the moment they released the handle Emily picked up her spoon and the company followed her.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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