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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
But Democrats continue to escalate the matter, and the whole thing has become a farce for Republicans, Democrats and the state.
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Nicole Russell, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The movie is less a screwball comedy than a screwball contraption—a madcap farce that the screenwriters have reduced to a math problem.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Pretending that traditional law enforcement cooperation can solve this problem is a dangerous farce that will only see Mexico continue to flounder as a failing state.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
This led Lashlee to call ESPN’s ranking system a farce.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Russell, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The movie is less a screwball comedy than a screwball contraption—a madcap farce that the screenwriters have reduced to a math problem.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Pretending that traditional law enforcement cooperation can solve this problem is a dangerous farce that will only see Mexico continue to flounder as a failing state.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
This led Lashlee to call ESPN’s ranking system a farce.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farce
Noun
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However the season's second episode, which features a parody of Charlie Kirk, continues to be absent from the schedule.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, this reboot is more so a parody that starts as a reboot, but is definitely not a reboot.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Despite his predominance in the comedy sector, the Emmys presented a high-stakes challenge for an entertainer in the midst of a big push to escape that box.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But one Democratic member of the FCC tells her that Carr can't pull a license just because the administration doesn't like a joke or criticism.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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After general manager Bill Guerin spoke to reporters, declining to go into detail about the ongoing contract negotiations, superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov spoke to reporters, as well, smiling big, cracking jokes, and declaring his love for Minnesota.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Developer Arrowhead has characterized the game as a satire.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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What Castro depicts, in pointillist satire, is the way someone on the inside might come to agree.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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The characters are turning into caricatures — especially Martin Short’s Oliver Putnam.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Easy isn’t a caricature, even if the people and events around him increasingly feel that way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Though brief, the video struck a chord with viewers who found humor in the dramatic before-and-after.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Iger saw no humor consistent with Disney’s brand in that episode.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Participants were randomized to receive either active HD-tDCS therapy (at a current of 2 mA) or sham therapy for 20 minutes every day for 12 consecutive working days.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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The quilt comes with two matching pillow shams for a unified look.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Farce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farce. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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