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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaramouch
Noun
  • Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso and Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2.
    Dallas News, Dallas News, 10 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
  • Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.
    Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 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 Giants’ motley run matches the 1937-55 St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles (also in left field) for the longest streak in major-league history featuring a different player at the same position on Opening Day.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The neutral design appeals to people of all genders and with a motley of styles.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
  • In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 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
  • While Iceland’s football team made a huge impression on the pitch a decade ago in France, famously beating England 2-1 in the round of 16, the antics of their supporters in the stands were arguably as memorable.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • The new iteration sees The Cat in the Hat, voiced by Bill Hader, fighting for his job as a professional mischief-maker brought in to cheer up lackluster children after his wild antics go to far.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 June 2026

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“Scaramouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaramouch. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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