buffoons

plural of buffoon

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Recent Examples of buffoons But times have changed, and this team of buffoons is forced to grapple with changing industry ethics and sensationalist journalism in its transition, all while Ron faces an identity crisis that challenges his bravado, his massive ego. Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffoons
clowns
Noun
  • More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Buffoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buffoons. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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