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Recent Examples of tongue-in-cheek
TikTok users reacted in a big way to the tongue-in-cheek post, which has been liked over 1.4 million times.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Those fans saluted him with a standing ovation Thursday, accompanied by a jumbotron tribute video despite Jordan’s tongue-in-cheek insistence that Caldwell-Pope should be treated with hostility.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
Hysterics At Unexpected Way Boomer 'Manages The Steps' By
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A 63-year-old man's tongue-in-cheek story about a recent doctor visit ended in an incredibly unexpected way, leading him to go viral in the process.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Their cheerful, tongue-in-cheek performance won the 1994 world championships.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Those fans saluted him with a standing ovation Thursday, accompanied by a jumbotron tribute video despite Jordan’s tongue-in-cheek insistence that Caldwell-Pope should be treated with hostility.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
Hysterics At Unexpected Way Boomer 'Manages The Steps' By
Rachael O'Connor
Life and Trends Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
0
A 63-year-old man's tongue-in-cheek story about a recent doctor visit ended in an incredibly unexpected way, leading him to go viral in the process.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Their cheerful, tongue-in-cheek performance won the 1994 world championships.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tongue-in-cheek
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This isn’t a flippant analogy; during the Indian mutiny of 1857, British soldiers looted the Taj Mahal, removing rare gems and lapis lazuli.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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My reasons: Numerous publications, including the Sentinel, have pointed out his flippant disregard for the criminal behavior of his players, with more than 30 players arrested during his time with the Gators.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump has been pushing an imperialist vision that includes U.S. acquisition of Greenland, Panama, and — on a more facetious note — Canada.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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That quip no longer seems so facetious as a son of exiles who fled their homeland prepares to become America’s top diplomat.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN,
8 Dec. 2024
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On paper, Bridget can be compellingly hard to pin down, inconstant and ironic, messily self-aware, undeniably human.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s decision to negotiate with Maduro, sidestepping Venezuela’s opposition, is equally ironic.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps Cronin’s biggest ally in his bid to keep coaching is his wry sense of humor.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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From time to time over the years, polls and pollsters have piqued the wit and wry humor of many cartoonists.—
W. Joseph Campbell,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2024
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Israel's President Isaac Herzog described the release ceremony as cynical and vicious.—
Hussam al-Masri,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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He’s been given every reason to be angry, frustrated, and cynical, toward the specific people coming after him and the world at large.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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On dry pavement, its 413 pound-feet of torque kept things interesting when passing traffic on the highway or off the line at a red light.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soaking and cooking dry beans and lentils overnight decreases these molecules, but this method's success depends on the type of legume, water and salt levels, temperature, and soaking time.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Singer Anthony Kiedis said the reunion helped the band tap into something poignant and honest, instead of telling the same old stories.—
Shaun Fabos,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Kate Middleton is making a poignant visit to a children's hospice in Wales that had close links to another Princess of Wales before her.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Tongue-in-cheek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tongue-in-cheek. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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