poetic justice
Example Sentences
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The hum for readers of this well-crafted book comes from seeing its determined protagonist try to foil that scheme while ensuring poetic justice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
That it’s a woman who ultimately neutralizes Homelander shielding is a kind of poetic justice.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
But among those who have spoken anonymously, some see Huntley's death as poetic justice, a blessing in disguise.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
I must admit, I’m amused by the poetic justice of it all.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2023
It is poetic justice that in time I should stoop to so much greater dishonesty than that which I was intolerant of in him.
From The Story of an Untold Love by Ford, Paul Leicester
