Modernism, with its strong Gothic influences recalling the glories of medieval Barcelona, was very much a riposte to the conservative architecture that flourished in Madrid at the time.
These events gave the green light to a certain kind of reactionary opinion and self-justification, in the guise of being a much-needed riposte to political correctness.
Described by the judges as a "much-needed riposte to the ever-narrowing trajectory of auto-fiction", its eligibility for a fiction prize has been debated, with Ernaux herself telling the Observer on Sunday that she was "surprised" to be nominated.
When Drake, a rapper fêted for his sensitivity, can insult a rival simply for having a more accomplished girlfriend, Beyoncé revelling in her ability to keep her man in fancy treats feels like a much-needed riposte (and, in a way, a flip of the scenario her teenage self described in Bills Bills Bills).
Their two-goal riposte owed much to players whose character was tested last season when they were scapegoated during difficult away days in the energised Bellerín and enterprising Alex Iwobi, as well as Mkhitaryan.
The Leeds flyweight is pretty much a walking, talking riposte to those who believe all is wrong with the sport, a perpetually smiling pocket of energy who bounces round the gym between interviews like a pinball between flippers.
But it reads much more like a riposte to the reactionary mainstream he's familiar with, than any profound analysis of Jewish identity.
The bright colours, crazy hairstyles and sweet melodies that underscored their rhymes offered a riposte to the macho posturing of much rap.
When Billie complains that he never thinks about tomorrow he ripostes that he's having too much fun today, but he doesn't look as if he's having much fun when he says it.
We also upgraded the parry system adding the possibility to make ripostes". Basically, they've taken a much more passive defensive system and made it more active.
