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irreverent

[ih-rev-er-uhnt] / ɪˈrɛv ər ənt /


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He joined BBC Radio 1 in 1998 as the host of the early breakfast show and went on to become a household name presenting his irreverent afternoon show.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

HBO Max’s “The Pitt” received a credit of $24.2 million, while “Stewie,” a spin-off of Seth MacFarlane’s irreverent adult cartoon “Family Guy,” was awarded $6.4 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The B-52s biggest hit, released in 1989, is one of pop's most carefree and irreverent songs, full of manic energy and endlessly quotable lyrics.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The irreverent news website had seemingly cracked the code for social-media virality, and would soon become one of the first digital-media startups to achieve unicorn status with a valuation of over $1 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Before I entered the polling station, an irreverent member of the press called out, “Mr. Mandela, who are you voting for?”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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