as in imitated
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
parodying a public figure's distinctive mannerisms takes particular talent
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Recent Examples of parodied
The song was featured on the album Album 1700 and parodied the style of famous acts of the time, including The Beatles and The Mamas & The Papas.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
As Buffy Gilmore, Shannon Elizabeth parodied the girl-next-door archetype, eventually proving to be not so innocent behind the scenes.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
Their live performances in Sydney’s drag scene parodied hyper-masculinity and soon moved into artist-run spaces with installations and video works.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Later that year, it was parodied by Will Ferrell on Saturday Night Live and referenced by Jodie Foster in the sci-fi film Contact.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Many parodied her overt sexuality by swapping her out for someone decidedly less sexy on the wrecking ball.
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Ben Pettis,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
As Buffy Gilmore, Shannon Elizabeth parodied the girl-next-door archetype, eventually proving to be not so innocent behind the scenes.
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
Their live performances in Sydney’s drag scene parodied hyper-masculinity and soon moved into artist-run spaces with installations and video works.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Later that year, it was parodied by Will Ferrell on Saturday Night Live and referenced by Jodie Foster in the sci-fi film Contact.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Many parodied her overt sexuality by swapping her out for someone decidedly less sexy on the wrecking ball.
—
Ben Pettis,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parodied
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They were both reviled and imitated, but always watched as a pop cultural spectacle.
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That never aired because it was deemed too easily imitated.
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That single test would have stopped Tank Day before a designer ever mocked up a poster.
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On Wednesday, Smith mocked the team's trade for Walker Kessler, pairing him with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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Earlier drones relied on satellite navigation, which is less precise, even if not jammed or spoofed.
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Candyman, the 1992 movie starring the late Tony Todd as the titular character, was spoofed when Shorty stood in front of a mirror and chanted Candyman over and over again to try to reach the character.
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“Parodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parodied. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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