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parodist

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as in satirist

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Recent Examples of parodist Amid Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s flurry of EDM and heritage-rock shows is this master musical parodist’s. — John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025 And without the thrill of the forbidden, Mickey may not hold that much appeal for parodists either. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Dec. 2023 Frank Zappa was an unruly figure of 1960s rock, a free-speech advocate and devout parodist defined by his opposition to authority. — Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2023 Other gifted parodists returning from Season 1 in new roles include Ariana DeBose, Ann Harada, Martin Short and Jaime Camil. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for parodist

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Lily Allen, shameless pop ironist and self-satirist, has never shied from public vitriol—a quality that has come in handy as fans have reacted to her live shows behind West End Girl.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
The prolific Romanian satirist Radu Jude is back at NYFF with a new piece of sociological shrapnel.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

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Taylor Swift has made moves both behind and in front of the camera, but according to actress Carrie Coon, the singer might have yet another sideline as a professional impressionist.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
The comedian and impressionist has joined the show’s TNF Nightcap as a recurring contributor in a new comedy segment, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend, Prime Video announced Thursday.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

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Under Shanken’sleadership, Wine Spectator spawned a handful of imitators, but not a single one could hold a candle to the magazine’s style, influence, or reach.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Dee Brock created the phenomenon that went on to add billions in value to the NFL franchise and spawn imitators.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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