as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
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Recent Examples of antics
For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart.
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Peep the pricing, and Ye is still getting paid to play his catalog despite his real-world antics.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Bully feels custom-designed to please the diehards exhausted by his noxious antics.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Louis has a tendency to steal the show at Trooping the Colour with his hilarious antics, from his facial expressions to his passionate waving at the crowds gathered below the Buckingham Palace balcony.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
That McHale can represent a voice of reason and still fall prey to the superhuman antics of ghost face is a breath of fresh air.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Some of her adolescent outbursts and antics (that were so delicious to play).
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The antics of the online influencer known as Clavicular have once again earned him attention from law enforcement authorities.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Peep the pricing, and Ye is still getting paid to play his catalog despite his real-world antics.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Bully feels custom-designed to please the diehards exhausted by his noxious antics.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Louis has a tendency to steal the show at Trooping the Colour with his hilarious antics, from his facial expressions to his passionate waving at the crowds gathered below the Buckingham Palace balcony.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
That McHale can represent a voice of reason and still fall prey to the superhuman antics of ghost face is a breath of fresh air.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Some of her adolescent outbursts and antics (that were so delicious to play).
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The antics of the online influencer known as Clavicular have once again earned him attention from law enforcement authorities.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics
Noun
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Of course, the pranks are all in good fun, with owners keeping things safe and playful.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Johnston had been posting photos to Facebook of their adventures, camping and traversing snowy mountain peaks.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn is a freelance travel, design, and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles and Bali whose curiosity about the world leads her on frequent beautiful adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Antics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antics. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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