Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-andrew
Noun
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Her madcap, occasionally ultra-violent quest leads us down dark alleys in Chinatown and into chic midtown hotel bars.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026 -
After the Great Splintering that seemed to occur after the pandemic, digicore artists are dropping posse cuts and random madcap loosies with each other again.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, if Griffin stepped into public life now, the cynical wags in finance would declare the reason obvious—his hedge fund’s returns have been sagging.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Messi seemed to scold La Familia at one point with a finger wag aimed in their direction, showing his displeasure with their protest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Hints at the canonical Big Daddies of existential clown float through the air — Beckett would recognize this pair, and so would Jean Genet.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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The comments section is filled with college football fans from all over the country calling the university's athletic department a bunch of clowns and hypocrites, but one Big 12 rival, the TCU Horned Frogs, put out a statement of their own in response to Tech's video.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Constanze, adoring the brilliance behind the buffoon, ensured a stable, kind home life.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Jerry is a buffoon whom Reggie embarrassed years ago on the field, and Reggie’s used to his hatred.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The comedian was seen passing out pizza slices like flyers for a bringer show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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English footballer Rio Ferdinand and American comedian Ian Karmel serve as cohosts on the show, which will broadcast new episodes several nights per week.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For the event, Kaling donned a strapless Elie Saab gown covered in crystal embroidery, which included a harlequin pattern and a sheer skirt.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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Colman Domingo wore a colorful custom Valentino look based on the house's harlequin motif.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Impacciatore, however, is a gifted, full-throttle comedienne who makes sure Esmerelda is much more than a villain.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Actors Michael Landon, Humphrey Bogart and Buddy Ebsen, news anchor Walter Cronkite, comedienne Vicki Lawrence and radio personality Dr. Laura Schlessinger have also participated, as well as Spencer Tracy, Milton Bren, Paul Conrad, Roy E. Disney and Roy P. Disney.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Once the full Wales family was assembled on the Buckingham Palace balcony, Louis continued his annual tradition of playing jokester.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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She was described as a jokester, a loving person and someone people often felt safe around, according to her family.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Merry-andrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-andrew. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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