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sardonic

[sahr-don-ik] / sɑrˈdɒn ɪk /


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Ms. Majok captures the sardonic tone of the book as it depicts the inadequacy and vagueness endemic to treatment of psychological problems at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Tessa makes for a captivating protagonist, one who is resourceful and resilient, sardonic and defiant: “A live wire, always throwing off sparks,” in the words of one character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Conspicuous lip color can, after all, signify a million things — from class status to sardonic camp.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Along the way, Wilson takes Zoom meetings, unsuccessfully pitching this meta-doc to financiers, and, out of sardonic desperation, studying how to write a successful Hallmark movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

“Yeah, but I’d rather be them than be here,” the sardonic kid said.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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