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irreverence

[ih-rev-er-uhns] / ɪˈrɛv ər əns /


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For Beeching, the reaction to that picture says something about "how comfortable we are mixing authority with irreverence".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

"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 • Nov. 29, 2025

"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 • Nov. 29, 2025

Sandler called the movie “Happy Gilmore” and found a wide audience that loved it for its irreverence about a game that flaunts hushed reverence.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

Not the paws of a leopard walking upright, turned against men by irreverence.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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