subverted

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In 1921, hoteliers in Atlantic City subverted that idea by creating their own revue of “bathing beauties,” held the week after Labor Day as a way to extend the summer season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

“Will & Grace” further subverted the gay bestie trope by assigning Will his own gay best friend, Sean Hayes’ Jack.

From Salon • May 29, 2025

The stakes in Season 1 were very clear — get Ellie to where she can be used to make a cure — even if they were subverted in the end.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2025

Washington, having spurned a crown himself, recognized the siren song that could bewitch even ostensibly democratic leaders, particularly in polities where checks on power are easily subverted.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2025

They'd lied to us and subverted the judicial process.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson