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Recent Examples of gracioso
Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso and Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2.
—
Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2022
The same praise could be heaped upon Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, which opened the evening.
—Paul Hodgins, Orange County Register, 19 May 2017
Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2022
The same praise could be heaped upon Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, which opened the evening.
—Paul Hodgins, Orange County Register, 19 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracioso
Noun
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Handing the kingdom of SoFi over to the court jesters for a night is a feat worthy of celebration.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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That said, Katie Holmes makes a compelling case for classic-meets-court jester as a modern twist on the old argyle sweater routine.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The razor-thin margin made the fan’s antics feel like more than just entertainment.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the Great Splintering that seemed to occur after the pandemic, digicore artists are dropping posse cuts and random madcap loosies with each other again.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The neutral design appeals to people of all genders and with a motley of styles.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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This week’s foe, Tennessee, is almost as motley.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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K’Lavon Chaisson is available, too, but paying players after a breakout season is generally a fool’s errand.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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And only a fool cannot see that the vast majority of Iranians wanted this regime to be removed from their lives.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Much like his namesake, the scaramouch, the Mooch masquerades as a useful idiot and a sly schemer, performing both roles while never forgetting to enthrall the audience and, most important, the boss.—
Tiana Lowe,
National Review,
28 July 2017
Noun
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Instead of the buffo landlord Benoit coming for the rent, the four Bohemians impersonate him themselves in a skit that was a little beyond the L.A. cast’s comic skills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Sep. 2019
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Alessandro Corbelli brought seasoned basso-buffo authority to the manipulative Alfonso.—
John Von Rhein,
chicagotribune.com,
18 Feb. 2018
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“Gracioso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracioso. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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