facetiously
Example Sentences
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There is no perfect name for this dynamic, but some have begun to refer to it, somewhat facetiously, as “Dark Woke.”
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2026
Emma Roberts is engaged to boyfriend Cody John, making the announcement social-media official to facetiously beat her mother to the punch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2024
“Not bad for a system QB, if you ask me,” Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata said facetiously.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2023
Andrea and I were to meet on May 1, so when I forwarded the restaurant confirmation, I facetiously suggested we should wear flowers or vine leaves in our hair, it being May Day and all.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
“I can see this is going to be another pleasant family meal,” he said facetiously.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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