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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
Set in Dusseldorf shortly after the turn of the 20th century, the farce centers on one Louise Maske, an upper-cruster who is taking in a local parade when, out of the blue, her bloomers drop to the ground.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Those coming into The Wedding Banquet expecting a farce might be disappointed by Min’s grandmother’s instant awareness, which shifts the story into new terrain.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Drawing parallels to ‘1984’ Lukashenko extended his rule for a seventh term in a January election that the opposition called a farce.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The farce came from Depardieu’s performance in court.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Those coming into The Wedding Banquet expecting a farce might be disappointed by Min’s grandmother’s instant awareness, which shifts the story into new terrain.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Drawing parallels to ‘1984’ Lukashenko extended his rule for a seventh term in a January election that the opposition called a farce.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The farce came from Depardieu’s performance in court.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farce
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Ferrell's Ricky Bobby also serves as a pitch-perfect parody of the ego-driven, preening male protagonists of many a racing film.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Saturday Night Live's best car sketches, parodies and fake ads Who is in the Season 50 'SNL' cast?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Before a new hour of comedy hits a Netflix special, it’s been tested in dozens of clubs.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Charli also makes a cameo and produced the music for Benito Skinner’s new Prime Video comedy, Overcompensating.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Think light beer, string lights, pizza, a cake with a callback to a joke from the show on it.—
Kelly Stout,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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The vibes are confusing, the itinerary is unclear, and Drew—ever the queen of chaos—jokes that naked bears might be involved.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
25 May 2025
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Oscar Contenders Emerging From First Half Include 'Nouvelle Vague' and Jennifer Lawrence for 'Die My Love' Adding to that pressure, most of the guest stars showed up to the first season of the Hollywood satire to play themselves under heightened circumstances.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Featuring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone, the film stabs at political satire but is best enjoyed for its visceral campy pleasures.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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And just opposite the cashier is a caricature of each member of the 2023-24 Primeira Liga-winning Sporting squad.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Sarkar writes with sharp humor and clarity, making complex ideas about power, identity and media feel accessible without dumbing them down.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been exposed as nothing more than a sham.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Despite a unilateral three-day ceasefire declared by Russia beginning May 8, Ukraine has rejected it as a sham.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Farce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farce. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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