irreverence
noun
ir·rev·er·ence
i-ˈre-v(ə-)rən(t)s 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈre-vərn(t)s
1
: lack of reverence
2
: an irreverent act or utterance
Examples of irreverence in a Sentence
the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader
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His latest collection reflected his distinct theatricality, sensuality, and artistic irreverence, in addition to staying true to the house’s rebellious DNA.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the great things about standup comedy is the freedom and the irreverence of it.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Page brought streetwise irreverence and church-house parody into her routines, proving that Black women could own their sexuality, and spirituality all at once.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
With a premiere date set for July 9, the long-running Comedy Central series, masterminded by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is coming back with all the irreverence fans have come to expect.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the great things about standup comedy is the freedom and the irreverence of it.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Page brought streetwise irreverence and church-house parody into her routines, proving that Black women could own their sexuality, and spirituality all at once.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
With a premiere date set for July 9, the long-running Comedy Central series, masterminded by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is coming back with all the irreverence fans have come to expect.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreverence
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“Irreverence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverence. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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