tragicomedies

Definition of tragicomediesnext
plural of tragicomedy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragicomedies
Noun
  • All of Yorgos’ films, in some way or another, are comedies.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In creating Judge Travis, Barnes drew inspiration from classic TV comedies like The Larry Sanders Show and The Bernie Mac Show.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The performers in the touring casts of Broadway musicals often follow strikingly similar paths from high school to hit show — hours spent practicing show tunes with vocal coaches, years of dance classes, roles in a dozen amateur musical theater productions.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ensuring safe separation between aircraft is vital to preventing tragedies like the collision over the Potomac River, and reports of serious safety concerns from airline pilots paint a troubling picture of safety over Burbank in particular.
    Marc Scribner, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
  • After many tragedies, the UK’s National Health Service is doing precisely the opposite.
    Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Tragicomedies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragicomedies. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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