1
as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
the recall of a duly elected official for a frivolous reason is not democracy in action but a farce
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as in comedy
humorous entertainment
the rubber-faced, loose-jointed comedian is a master of knockabout farce
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Recent Examples of farce
There’s a very big difference between farce, parody, and satire.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
The three-day exclusive theatrical engagement raked in $33 million domestically (plus another $13 million from international markets) while second place went to Paul Thomas Anderson's radical political farce One Battle After Another.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Amid its farce, Ludlam’s play keeps an eye on the weight of a preternatural artistic gift.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
The three-day exclusive theatrical engagement raked in $33 million domestically (plus another $13 million from international markets) while second place went to Paul Thomas Anderson's radical political farce One Battle After Another.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Amid its farce, Ludlam’s play keeps an eye on the weight of a preternatural artistic gift.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farce
Noun
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The parody photo described the White House tower as a hotel, casino and golf course that also features a presidential suite.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence referenced Grande’s parody of her from a 2016 episode of SNL.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Laugh Factory Chicago is crowdsourcing to assist night manager Nathan Griffin with legal funds after he was arrested Friday morning outside the comedy club.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since the pioneering French electronic duo announced their split in 2021, Bangalter has scored several projects, including a French ballet and a comedy film inspired by Salvador Dalí.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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Expect conversations that catch you off-guard, and jokes that turn into shocking revelations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Special Olympics are not amused after Kid Rock used an ableist slur while making a joke in a recent Fox News interview.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are some theatrical releases coming home for the first time, like a buzzy Julia Garner horror flick and a celebrity satire with Kate Hudson and Elisabeth Moss.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Get Shorty remains a classic Hollywood satire and one of the great examples of the decade’s foray into meta films.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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In particular, Joanne's sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) has become a goofy caricature, keying Cybertrucks and generally acting like a child.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prince Philip’s quick wit and no-nonsense humor were legendary, both inside and outside palace walls.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even more preoccupied with toilet humor than its predecessor, Scary Movie 2 hauled in substantially less at the box office.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a bedding refresh, this duvet cover set is available in 26 colors and includes matching shams.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This three-piece set from Chezmoi Collection includes a bedspread and two matching shams that resist pilling, shrinking, and thinning over time, all while regulating temperature to prevent overheating.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Farce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farce. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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