ironic
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That’s ironic, given that Musk has been critical of higher education.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
His proposed solution is “radical transparency” — a familiar Silicon Valley mantra with an ironic resonance given Theranos’ notorious culture of secrecy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Whatever the case, the post has now led to a supremely ironic outcome: One of the first major cases under H.B.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
It also released an image of a drone bearing the ironic message "Digital Detox", confirming that the strikes were aimed at disrupting internet access in Ukraine.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Sarcasm didn’t come naturally to her, and even to herself she sounded more plaintive than ironic.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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