Example Sentences

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Britpop conveyed Britishness through wryness; grunge articulated Americana through sublimated passion.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

“You know, it’s too bad it’s Friday,” Holmes said to Robach with a jolly wryness, noting the “great week” he had enjoyed.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

“He said his insurance carrier might have an issue or two,” Chambers said with just a hint of wryness.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

“She may have the surface dryness or wryness of other Finnish artists I have known, but her passion quickly comes out when she’s on the podium.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2022

“Mmm,” she said instead, hoping the lilt could be mistaken for sympathy instead of wryness.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon