puns

Example Sentences

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His quick wit, punchy puns and unique voice came through even on the page, and NBC took notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Clement “was fascinated by powerful businessmen,” Bartholomew added, and he “appears to have further believed that their very names are puns that reveal God’s purposes.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Then there’s Deflategate, which involved underinflated balls and led to a suspension for Brady and some of the worst puns ever made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

He followed it with a succession of intensely theatrical divertissements, often revolving around unexpected intellectual conceits or bizarre juxtapositions and featuring brilliant dialogue, puns, repartee, double meanings and misunderstandings.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

A huge effort went into a Sesame Street character called the Man from Alphabet, whose specialty was puns.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell