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Recent Examples of wordplay
But longtime fans will recognize the idiosyncratic wordplay, loping syllables and ornate hooks that bend toward a major chorus, all as magnetic today as when Weaver barreled into view a decade ago.
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 June 2025
That’s just some good old-fashioned wordplay right there.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Ryan is a poet who favors sideways, surprising, puzzle-worthy wordplay.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
On the track, Wayne takes cues from Jay-Z putting on an elite display of repetition of wordplay.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 June 2025
That’s just some good old-fashioned wordplay right there.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Ryan is a poet who favors sideways, surprising, puzzle-worthy wordplay.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
On the track, Wayne takes cues from Jay-Z putting on an elite display of repetition of wordplay.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wordplay
Noun
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Clarkson delivered with her trademark blend of down-to-Earth humor and out-of-this-world vocals.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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After all the fussing and fidgeting exerted in trying to nail just the right mix of comic book action, comedy and pathos, the movie emerges as a tone-deaf mishmash of underdeveloped characters, half-baked humor and unhatched plotting drenched in CGI overkill.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The same substantive deficits afflict Louise-Parker, too, whose bright eyes and brusque wit are wasted in a role that’s villainous potential exists only in exposition.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Kristen Bell is using her final moments as the 2025 SAG Awards host for some good old-fashioned ribbing!—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fans also faced some ribbing from Grayson Waller, who gave a shout-out to his favorite NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordplay. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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