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Recent Examples of wordplay
The late prop comedian, whose legal name was Leo Gallagher, filled his stand-up performances with wordplay and demonstrations of his elaborate homemade gadgets.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
No amount of refined wordplay or frilly couture can disguise how neatly the women’s war of wills fits into a larger filmography obsessed with the ways everyone madly scrambles for influence and control.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 21 June 2024
The puzzles are not always straightforward and use a range of possible associations from homophones and wordplay, among other techniques.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
That left the purple group, which was one of those annoying wordplay ones that fans of regular Connections will be all too familiar with.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
No amount of refined wordplay or frilly couture can disguise how neatly the women’s war of wills fits into a larger filmography obsessed with the ways everyone madly scrambles for influence and control.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 21 June 2024
The puzzles are not always straightforward and use a range of possible associations from homophones and wordplay, among other techniques.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
That left the purple group, which was one of those annoying wordplay ones that fans of regular Connections will be all too familiar with.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wordplay
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Through these two characters, the film blends touching moments, humor, and a very realistic depiction of navigating love and relationships in a bustling urban environment.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Directed by Sidney Poitier, the film paired Poitier with Bill Cosby and Harry Belafonte in a story that was filled with humor, heart, and sharp cultural insight.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The riffs and ribbing were still there, as were the parables about fame and celebrity as corruptive, murder-inspiring forces.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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The wide hem is made with gorgeous ribbing that completes the look, and the sweater is even double discounted to just $37 for a limited time.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Wordplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordplay. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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