ironic

Example Sentences

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One ironic beneficiary of Starlink’s success is telecom mogul Charlie Ergen, who has used regulatory arbitrage to save his failed broadband bet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Littler did avoid the whitewash, with an ironic celebration showing he felt it was nothing more than a consolation.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

For millennials and Gen Z readers who worship collectibles like Labubus, friendship bracelets and butterfly hair clips, it’s natural that art direction would follow suit — sometimes with an ironic twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

In an ironic twist, despite a dry and mild afternoon in Cheltenham on the first day of the meeting, those who had flown out to Benidorm sat beneath grey skies and dodged occasional showers.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Which is ironic since we’re officially engaged now.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins