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witticism

[wit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈwɪt əˌsɪz əm /


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Not to be outdone by the album’s soaring musical ambience, Styles’ lyrics never disappoint, blending his penchant for witticism with pop-culture philosophy.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

“It’s a witticism, which is fine as a witticism,” Muñoz Machado told Spanish news agency EFE.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2023

That’s a classic, lukewarm, tension-defusing witticism, and everyone smiles politely.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023

This old bit of showbiz witticism from W.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

“Unless you can cut this fog with your next witticism, keep it to yourself.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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