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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

A contemporary witticism recalled by Brobeck told the story more succinctly.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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