as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
smart-assed collegians making jokes at the expense of devout churchgoers
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The Puppy Bowl isn’t just cute — it’s built around adoption, heart and moments that matter beyond Super Bowl Sunday.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Don’t be shy when playing around with colors, patterns, and cute Galentine’s motifs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Supporters argue flippant names show Trump is serious Immigration operation names have also received backlash for taking inspiration from pop culture.—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Such comments strike a somewhat flippant note in view of the disparity between MacSwiney’s and Proust’s circumstances, which included frequent outings to the Ritz in the latter’s case.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Super Bowl Sunday, Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe both posted Instagram Stories from the game, including one playful video of the two of them together in their hotel room.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Smart-assed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart-assed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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