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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
While some welcomed Meghan's return to public life, others piled on with online derision ranging from criticism of her personality to a seeming lack of authenticity by shooting the show at a set and not her real home.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The administrative state, a term thrown around with much derision in conservative circles, is simply a label for what the government does to keep America running.
—Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
In the 1980’s the Zastava Yugo, aka the Yugo, was sold in the US for less than $4000, bringing both popularity and derision.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Fashion's biggest night has unfolded to the delight and derision of the internet.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The administrative state, a term thrown around with much derision in conservative circles, is simply a label for what the government does to keep America running.
—Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
In the 1980’s the Zastava Yugo, aka the Yugo, was sold in the US for less than $4000, bringing both popularity and derision.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Fashion's biggest night has unfolded to the delight and derision of the internet.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derision
Noun
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And beyond the viral jokes littering Palmer’s comments are thousands of seemingly serious comments calling her video just an example of how leaning into feminine roles can be self care.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The Republican governor even poked a light joke at the energy surrounding the teams during his opening remarks.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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How interesting, how ripe for ridicule that Fed economists think economic growth would exacerbate the price impact of Trump’s tariffs.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Preeti faces ridicule and exclusion from her Indian community for defying her husband’s abuse and for her connection with Jackson.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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As of July 1, 2025, the new target reductions in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels are 30 percent below 2010 levels by 2030 and 90 percent below by 2045.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Elevate Textiles announce the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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President Trump has repeatedly called Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell stupid, terrible, a fool, and referred to him as a person of average mentality.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That fool’s from my family’s hometown over there in Mexico.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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“Derision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derision. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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