puns
Example Sentences
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Irony and sarcasm effortlessly poured out, along with puns, bons mots and maxims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The subject provides a bumper crop of puns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
And while “Zootopia 2” fared well on the critical front, it’s hard not to feel like it’s ultimately a variation on a tried-and-true formula, even if it folds in timely ideas amid its animal puns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Filled with irreverent puns and ludicrous gadgets, the film boasts a vibrant and tactile style of animation that makes this a silly and frothy treat even adults will appreciate.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
Usually bird puns off my name are irritating, but it’s like she doesn’t even realize she’s doing it.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
