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as in foppish
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as in jokey
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Recent Examples of campy
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics was a campy explosion of French culture that even pouring rain couldn’t dampen as 85 boats carrying athletes from 205 delegations puttered down the Seine to rapturous applause from an enthusiastic crowd.
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Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
With a few shakes, edible glitter can turn nearly any food into a festive, even campy, feast.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The sale is also full of weird, campy little prints (non-derogatory)—the bandana print and the leopard print ones def caught my eye.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024
Critics and audiences didn't mind the more upbeat ending, however, no doubt won over by the catchy tunes and deft mix of campy humor and horror.
—Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
With a few shakes, edible glitter can turn nearly any food into a festive, even campy, feast.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The sale is also full of weird, campy little prints (non-derogatory)—the bandana print and the leopard print ones def caught my eye.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 26 Nov. 2024
Critics and audiences didn't mind the more upbeat ending, however, no doubt won over by the catchy tunes and deft mix of campy humor and horror.
—Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campy
Adjective
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And then that version of Nosferatu fell apart, and Bill was cast in The Northman as this sort of foppish cousin of Alexander Skarsgård.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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Soon, he’s contracted by the foppish Harry Van Buren (Joe Alwyn) to build a library for his father, the local land magnate Harrison Van Buren (Guy Pearce).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Reading ‘Inner Excellence?’ There have been a deluge of jokey comments and memes regarding the event.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The foursome then all get a chance to sing together and have some fun with it, leading to a jokey moment when Chenoweth slaps her hand over Grande's mouth to keep her from overshadowing her.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Mike was a Sagittarius: adventurous, open-minded, playful, spontaneous, and reluctant to commit to anything.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the beginning of the shoot, the team was in a good mood and almost playful.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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There is a depth to the palate; a smoky richness melds into sappy blackberries and tangy notes of soy and hoisin.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The satirical character meant to make fun of sappy Christmas specials, has since become a part of Jewish American folklore.—
Reia Li,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Seems like Jeremy Strong is taking a page out of Timothée Chalamet’s whimsical A Complete Unknown press tour — Club Chalamet’s wrath be damned.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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Truffled egg sandwiches and strawberry pavlova are menu highlights, as is the whimsical Kit Kemp Mythical Creatures Wedgwood china that it’s served on.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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In this puzzle, however, the question is about serving others in restaurants, and the witty answer is TIPS.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Starring Hollywood legends Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, the movie follows Harry and Sally’s evolving relationship over the years, punctuated by witty banter and unforgettable scenes, including the famous diner moment.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Albee's 1962 play won a Tony Award, and would have also won a Pulitzer Prize for drama, if the prissy trustees of Columbia University hadn't overruled the jury.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2023
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Some of that’s changing times, some of that is because a not-insignificant portion of W.A.S.P. fans are prissy suburbanites themselves.—
Andy O'Connor,
SPIN,
13 Jan. 2023
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The interviews were jocular, an approach that seemed tactless, given the film’s subject matter.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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But series creator and director Joe Barton paired back many of the most horrific details of the true story, instead imbuing Black Doves with a surprisingly warm, witty, and jocular tone despite the material.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Campy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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