scaramouch

variants or scaramouche
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Recent Examples of scaramouch 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
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Noun
  • With Edusei’s fastidious beat, the orchestra played with hair-trigger precision, and a huge dynamic range, in Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso.
    Dallas News, Dallas News, 8 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
Noun
  • These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • As explained in a 1985 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, cream puff batter that bakes like a popover best describes Nun's Puffs.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Being a gent or a supplicant wasn’t the same as being a fool, though.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Don’t let the simple style fool you, though, because the ultra-soft foam insoles provide solid arch support.
    Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • By the very next game, the faux-ostrich-leather clutch was back in the stands…and New York returned to winning.
    Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
  • Less than a week after the championship win, Woods' faux-orange ostrich leather purse — which retailed for $125 — — completely sold out.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The neutral design appeals to people of all genders and with a motley of styles.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
  • This week’s foe, Tennessee, is almost as motley.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Verna did not know there was a gun in the vehicle that would be used for a sneak attack to kill him, but one of his last acts as an officer was to write a ticket, resulting in evidence that would eventually lead to solving his own murder, according to the prosecutor.
    City News Service, Daily News, 24 June 2026
  • The latest sneak peak into the sequel for the Nineties cult classic is filled with magic — but that doesn’t mean the Owen sisters are always onboard, especially not Bullock’s Sally.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • In his brief time in WWE, Danhausen has already haunted (and defeated) the league’s former court-jester extraordinaire, The Miz (Miz, I’d argue, is the better in-ring performer), as well as YouTuber IShowSpeed, (Chad) Gable, Dominik Mysterio and Kit Wilson.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
  • Her fans come for the jester-like antics and spectacle onstage.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The beloved southern elephant seal, Neil the Seal, is back in Tasmania, causing havoc yet again and garnering fans through his antics.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • As can be seen from the often-frantic antics on the sidelines, the managers and coaches also have a lot to prove — and potentially to lose.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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“Scaramouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaramouch. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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