corny

Example Sentences

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It was good, corny fun and boosted my step count.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But it makes sense, because hyper-masculinity is unsexy — and advocating for it only reveals just how corny it really is.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Is it unbelievably corny and retro to say free-market capitalism was built for the little guy?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But, while she may no longer feel able to wear the T-shirt which inspired her "corny" spur-of-the-moment quote, it has since become clear that the impact was worth the sacrifice.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

In order from most corny to least, this is how the laboratory measured our meal: What looks like a meal with lots of variety turns out to be mainly corn.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan