irreverence

Example Sentences

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"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," United Agents added.

From BBC

"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," it said.

From Barron's

It pairs the irreverence of Leaders of the New School with the sumptuous physicality of A Tribe Called Quest, all delivered at a tempo that triggers a sense of freedom and release.

From New York Times

“Michael had a deep knowledge of fashion and a winking irreverence for it, which is rare.”

From New York Times

It all begs a question: What do contemporary audiences want from a “Daily Show”? Is the goal impish irreverence?

From Washington Post