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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
after yet another last place finish, the team became nothing more than a derision to all but its most loyal fans
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as in ridicule
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
their absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians
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Recent Examples of derision
Most public charging warnings are met with a fair amount of cyber derision.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Any such derision did not hinder the show’s success.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
In this case, the assertion this month by the Justice Department and the FBI that the Epstein case was over and done with was met by derision and disbelief among some of the president's most loyal supporters.
—USA Today, 20 July 2025
His inconsistent fitness has been a source of derision and criticism.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for derision
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Any such derision did not hinder the show’s success.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
In this case, the assertion this month by the Justice Department and the FBI that the Epstein case was over and done with was met by derision and disbelief among some of the president's most loyal supporters.
—USA Today, 20 July 2025
His inconsistent fitness has been a source of derision and criticism.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derision
Noun
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Following Colbert’s ongoing jokes at the president’s expense, Trump has celebrated the talk show’s demise.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Aug. 2025
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The kind of joke where the laughter is bitter and sticks in your throat, but still.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and other platforms have rolled out their own protections, following much ridicule over the dangers of apps.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
30 July 2025
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Online discussions veer between judgement, analysis, support and ridicule.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Wagner said in June that winning back-to-back promotions is a realistic target, a feat Norwich, Southampton and Ipswich Town have all pulled off over the past 15 years.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the United Nations references attacks, its reporting has not detailed deaths or specified the targets.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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From the fans’ perspective, the Yankees are faltering, the Rays are in the tank, the Orioles are tanking, and many view the Blue Jays’ recent run as fool’s gold.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Predicting where Liverpool’s wider finances will go in the future is a fool’s errand, not least those elements linked to on-field performance.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Derision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derision. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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