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as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
the recall of a duly elected official for a frivolous reason is not democracy in action but a farce
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as in comedy
humorous entertainment
the rubber-faced, loose-jointed comedian is a master of knockabout farce
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Recent Examples of farce
As a result, this earnest film presents the family as both farce and tragedy.
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Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
But if this person continues the farce, Miss Manners encourages you to cut it off.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
That has all the makings of an entertaining stage farce, but who has the time for all those slamming doors?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
The mind shuffles through decades of horror and farce, conjuring worst cases.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
But if this person continues the farce, Miss Manners encourages you to cut it off.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
That has all the makings of an entertaining stage farce, but who has the time for all those slamming doors?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
The mind shuffles through decades of horror and farce, conjuring worst cases.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farce
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Keeping the multi-generational hit from reaching No. 1 is a parody song, though one with a very serious meaning.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Originally slated to run in early 2024, the unscripted reality parody will now debut on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET.Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your grandparent's bookshelf is no more: Today's books fit into distinct genres like romance or comedy increasingly rarely.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The beloved comedy, also starring Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart and James Caan, tells the story of a human, raised by elves, who eventually outgrows the North Pole.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here’s the joke that crossed the line for Tom Brady during his Netflix roast Tom Brady was a good sport during his Netflix celebrity roast, but did not appreciate Jeff Ross’ joke that referenced Robert Kraft and a massage.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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No boisterous behavior, lots of tension, silly behavior, silly jokes that outsiders would find odd, but insiders understood.Emily Chan, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Laid’s generationally specific mix of mystery and social satire recalls Search Party—and one of that show’s stars, John Early, appears here as well, playing himself as a narcissistic nightmare.Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s also the balance between satire and the many important issues at play.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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More often than not, and regardless of the characters actual ethnic background, their accents sound like a sonic caricature of a Nigerian accent.Kui Mwai, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each lawyer, then, in his or her own way, played a part in creating a caricature: Danny, the kid in a tough situation trying his best to do the right thing; Mr. Neely, that malodorous man with schizophrenia stoking passengers’ fears on the subway.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 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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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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The accused and accuser, for their part, might have reason to question the partiality of an investigation conducted in house and whether the inquiry is a sham done to protect the employer.Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The three-piece set is available in silver or beige and includes two matching standard pillow shams.Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Farce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farce. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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