as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits
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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous
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Recent Examples of send-up
Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
The sketch placed various members of the Trump family and cabinet in the titular Thai hotel, with host Jon Hamm portraying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a send-up of Goggins’ character, Rick.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Regardless of whether the tree is burnt down, axed, or damaged, the root mother will continue to send up new shoots.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The latter event is a send-up of Bill Buford’s 2006 New Yorker article about butchering a whole hog in his Manhattan apartment.
—Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
The sketch placed various members of the Trump family and cabinet in the titular Thai hotel, with host Jon Hamm portraying Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a send-up of Goggins’ character, Rick.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
If players lose on that first bet, BetMGM Sportsbook will send up to $1,500 back in bonuses.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Regardless of whether the tree is burnt down, axed, or damaged, the root mother will continue to send up new shoots.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-up
Noun
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Bowen Yang is opening up after Aimee Lou Wood criticized Saturday Night Live's parody of her.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the clip went viral, social media exploded with memes, parodies, and backlash.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Its release created a wave of immense hype—and existential panic—about AI's ability to imitate human communication and composition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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At its core is the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior – and in some cases improve how to interpret large amounts of data to make decisions and solve problems.—
Jill Standish,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The MacGruber writer-director recalled his first meeting with the Top Secret star to discuss his role as the villainous Dieter Von Cunth in the 2010 action spoof.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Of course, everybody loves a good spoof of actorly vanity.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Does the fact that these Black leaders are among the rich that dandies would have mocked savor the inheritance of the style tradition or sully it?—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the first round, the team stayed put at No. 14 and still landed a player that was widely mocked to the team in tight end Tyler Warren.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even with Ted Lasso on hiatus, Apple TV+ continues to be a presence in this category; no doubt, voters loved seeing Hollywood execs (and egomaniacal stars) get skewered on the streamer's movie-industry satire, The Studio.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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When done thoughtfully, personalization drives loyalty.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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