banter

Their banter with each other before singing, not to mention their duet itself, embraced the liveliness and feminine feminist-ness of that song.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

One of the most surprising findings I had researching this book was the importance of banter, of humor, of fun, of doing things that waters the garden of the community.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

He grew up on a dairy farm and remembers his father talking about people at harvest time, helping each other out then sharing "a bit of craic and banter".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Hosted by Law & Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay - the first woman to host in 15 years - the ceremony was packed with cameos from celebrities, emotional speeches, touching tributes and plenty of banter.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

She didn’t pay much mind to small talk or banter, but when she asked Sierra a question, she meant it.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

Bergstrom, 41, spends most nights on a live-shopping app called Whatnot, where hosts like him auction collectibles in real time to an audience that simultaneously banters and bids on his goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

“I would have never gotten there,” banters Lin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025

But he makes frequent appearances on Israeli TV and radio, displaying a cheerful demeanor, quit wit and knack for deflecting criticism as he banters with his hosts.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2022

For solace she consults Google under the covers and banters in emoji with her husband, Alex, who knows little about her prognosis.

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2022

On such occasions, the popular assemblies had to be entertained with those gross banters, which were likely to prove most acceptable to them.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by John Dunlop

During the launch of a curriculum with Sesame Workshop, Chan bantered with Elmo in a promotional video.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

Law enforcement sources have told CBS News that Robinson and his friends bantered about the shooting prior to his arrest in a group chat on Discord involving more than 20 people.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025

He yelled encouragement and bantered with the soldiers as they learned how to use American weapons.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2023

During the half-hour phone call they bantered about the appearance of gray hair, the joys of getting their nails done and strategies to exercise more.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2023

We bantered a bit more, long past when there was much to say.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Nostalgic fans witnessed the brothers hugging and bantering on stage during their gigs, marking a new direction for the rock stars who had spent more than a decade publicly insulting one another.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

He was in his 80s then, but still vibrant—rarely seated, moving easily around the room and bantering with staff as they passed in and out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026

But his awkward dad jokes have raised eyebrows in recent years, with the stalwart host fully committing to an odd voyeurism quip while bantering with White during a 2023 episode.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

He watched as his team batted at the start of what would be a roughly five-hour match, bantering about cricket and careers with the players, who huddled on bleachers under a small square of shade.

From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2023

There is none of Rogelio’s easy manner, none of his usual bantering or joking.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García