ironic
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Australia initially disinvited its choice, artist Khaled Sabsabi, for including a Hezbollah leader in one of his ironic video works created years ago—but reinvited him after a national outcry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Though the project is non-union, he said it’s ironic to have to picket a company that makes kids’ content, as he’s unable to support his own family.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Here’s the tl;dr, Mr. President: That line about “Look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair!” sounds awesome but is meant to be ironic.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Gregor found himself trying to reassure them, which was ironic since he didn’t much like flying, either.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing ironic
The Giver
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This Week in Words: October 28 - November 2, 2018
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