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as in parodies
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
that TV network's reporting is a mere caricature of real journalism
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as in spoofs
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
the artist creates caricatures of famous paintings by replacing humans with cats
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as in exaggerations
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
the mayor has presented only a caricature of his opponent's views
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as in mocks
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
caricatured the supervisor's distinctive walk
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Recent Examples of caricatures
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Can storytelling help move audiences beyond caricatures, outrage, and contempt?
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Too often issues are nationalized where people begin to argue with strangers, which can lead people using caricatures to oversimplify complex problems.
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Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The filmmaker also wanted to steer clear of caricatures on either side of the conflict.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Sardi’s has the legendary caricatures on the walls, while Joe Allen is lined with iconic theater posters.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Many had argued that the banner, which largely meditates on the violence of the Suharto dictatorship in Indonesia, contained antisemitic caricatures.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
Watching the pair scheme in crisp shot-reverse-shot carries much of the film’s easy charm, like witnessing a pair of Al Hirschfeld caricatures suddenly brought to life.
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Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Kuzovkov, who died of gunshot wounds to the head, chest and back, had painted unflattering caricatures of Putin, Kadyrov and other high-ranking Russian officials.
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Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Can storytelling help move audiences beyond caricatures, outrage, and contempt?
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Too often issues are nationalized where people begin to argue with strangers, which can lead people using caricatures to oversimplify complex problems.
—
Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The filmmaker also wanted to steer clear of caricatures on either side of the conflict.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Sardi’s has the legendary caricatures on the walls, while Joe Allen is lined with iconic theater posters.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Many had argued that the banner, which largely meditates on the violence of the Suharto dictatorship in Indonesia, contained antisemitic caricatures.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
Watching the pair scheme in crisp shot-reverse-shot carries much of the film’s easy charm, like witnessing a pair of Al Hirschfeld caricatures suddenly brought to life.
—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caricatures
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Tiddes gave props to Paramount’s marketing department, which created a string of memes and myriad parodies on social media to lead the masses to Scary Movie.
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Yankovic has recorded parodies of songs by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Queen, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Eminem and many others.
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But given the current box office sensations of Obsession and Backrooms, Tiddes certainly wishes the timing had allowed for spoofs of those horror movies.
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Based on the Apple TV series, the fizzy throwback spoofs Golden Age musicals, and follows an on-the-rocks couple who are trapped in a town where people sing and dance incessantly.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.
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Creator Alex Hirsch packed the show with enough jokes, pop culture references, and Easter eggs to inspire a cult fandom versed in the mythology of the quirky little town of Gravity Falls.
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.
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My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.
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Most people know Nickelodeon for cartoons these days, but in the ‘90s, the channel was just as likely to host teen favorites like Clarissa Explains It All and other live-action shows like Gullah Gullah Island.
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.
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“Caricatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caricatures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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