poetic justice

NOUN

vice punished

Synonyms

WEAK

just punishment nemesis punitive action retribution retributive justice virtue rewarded warrantability

Example Sentences

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That it’s a woman who ultimately neutralizes Homelander shielding is a kind of poetic justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

If Mazda’s customers rebel, it will amount to poetic justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

It would have been poetic justice if he had won on Sunday, not just playing in a home World Cup but also leading his side - that wasn't meant to be.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

It was poetic justice after what happened with the Dodgers two seasons ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2023

My heart had been set on obtaining poetic justice for Maida; but I knew she wouldn't wish me to plead.

From Lord John in New York by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)