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practical jokes

noun

plural of practical joke

as in pranks

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke friends had left the risqué message on his voice mail as a practical joke

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Recent Examples of practical jokes In order to make their kissing scenes even more awkward, the late Larry Hagman would play practical jokes on his Dallas costar Linda Gray. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which ran from 1996 to 2003, was known for its hijinks, practical jokes and special effects, and, of course, magic. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 One of Hughes’ neighbors, Ty Talley, said the toilet paper prank was part of tradition in which North Hall students play practical jokes on teachers during prom season. — Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 As trade envoy, Andrew became known for practical jokes and off-color remarks, which British diplomats had to tolerate because of his titles. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026

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Root had also worked with Rhys on Perry Mason and was quite literally along for the ride with his behind-the-scenes pranks on that show.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
The implication was that Gastélum, while performing juvenile pranks, had been making a subtle nod to one group’s power.

— Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

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Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The company has more than 60 original IPs in development across film, animation, games, consumer products and immersive experiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

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Diehl calls it one of the oldest tricks in styling, the pairing of something refined against something plain.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
From the outset, Schoenbrun asked the designers to look to old moviemaking tricks for inspiration to make the landscapes at the Camp Miasma set as dreamy and immersive as the director envisioned.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

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