subversive
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It puts you in your place and, whether you realize it or not, it’s a subversive way of controlling the outcome and discouraging you from using your voice.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Last year's event showcased the subversive style of Black dandyism, and was a rare Met Gala spotlighting men and male fashion.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
In a warped age addicted to novelty, it can seem almost subversive to return to the oldest story we have.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The seamless integration of old and new feels stealthy, and a touch subversive, a doubling-down on the museum’s approach to time as nonlinear, sinuous and delightfully slippery.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“They’re subversive, you know? They can look light and fun on the outside, but they have punch.”
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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