deadpan

Example Sentences

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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Rapaport barks in the same scene, forcing teammate Ron Funches to deadpan, “You’re playing a game right now.”

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

Since he broke through with the wonderful “Stranger Than Paradise” in 1984, Jim Jarmusch has had a cool, muted style spiked with deadpan humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

And despite his often deadpan demeanour and the pressure he is under, political commentators in Belgium say De Wever seems to be enjoying holding cards on the EU stage.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Seanie said in his usual deadpan, focusing on his food and opening the note.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith