Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-andrew
Noun
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Kahani’s work is of a piece with that of bigger-name compatriots like Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof in its protest against the Iranian government, though his droll-to-devastating approach is very much his own.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025 -
Brian Doyle-Murray, the older brother of Bill, stars in Caddyshack as the droll Lou Loomis, manager of the caddies.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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This is not about taking the wag out of the puppy’s tail.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a video on TikTok, Erin shared when the two dogs were reunited in a moment filled with excited tail wags.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Someone should be impeaching this Laporta clown.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But times have changed, and this team of buffoons is forced to grapple with changing industry ethics and sensationalist journalism in its transition, all while Ron faces an identity crisis that challenges his bravado, his massive ego.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Pepper-like buffoon and the style is best described as a blend of Monty Python and Howard Zinn.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Yet the Hollywood ceremony on CBS will be hosted by a comedian, Nate Bargatze, and many of the most-talked about shows and nominees have attracted viewers with humor and humanity.—
Jair Hilburn,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What drove Gillis to Notre Dame fandom — and what made the Irish embrace the comedian?—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learn more about management options and which food plants are most susceptible to this insect in our harlequin bug on vegetables web page.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2025
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Pity the poor actor who has to co-star opposite a 150-pound harlequin Great Dane.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Daily Show comedienne was also asked to weigh in on the state of late night, especially given how The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run next year.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the set of Palm Royale, Friedberg got to meet one of her heros, the legendary comedienne Carol Burnett, one of the stars of the series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Taylor is Connor, a jokester and tough young Westie soldier who sticks close to Roarke to survive in Hell’s Kitchen.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nelson was known among his friends and family as a jokester.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Merry-andrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-andrew. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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