sarcasm
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But Doncic’s smile toward his teammates had a hint of sarcasm; this is still just an exhibition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
“They’ve taken to calling me ‘dangerous,’ ” El-Sayed said in his speech, before laying into some sarcasm.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Context allows people to recognize sarcasm, humor, sincerity, and emotion.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
With a hint of sarcasm she said that she was "flattered" by the level of interest in her voice in the same week that the prime minister announced his resignation.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
She gave an exact summary, but even if she had wanted, she would not have been able to withhold her sarcasm.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing sarcasm
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 2
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