as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of send-up
Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
This biting send-up exposes the wondrously diverse dog owners who travel from all over America to showcase their four-legged contenders.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Martin Padgett
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Foxglove sends up tall spikes with tubular pastel flowers in late spring or early summer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for send-up
Noun
After being fired from SNL, Silverman scored a part playing a misunderstood filthy comedy writer on The Larry Sanders Show, Shandling’s classic send-up of the talk-show game.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
This biting send-up exposes the wondrously diverse dog owners who travel from all over America to showcase their four-legged contenders.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Both cases would be sent up to the Superior Court of Fulton County.
—Martin Padgett
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Foxglove sends up tall spikes with tubular pastel flowers in late spring or early summer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for send-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-up
Noun
-
The unserious image conveys how much the drama has become a parody of itself.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
-
When Israel launched its full-scale war against Iran on June 13, the jingoistic Beach Boys parody once again began to make the rounds.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Verb
-
But as these systems gained the ability to imitate reasoning, planning, and decision-making among options, emergent behaviors began raising red flags.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
-
Some fireworks transcend the standard pops and booms to imitate a non-fiery object.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
-
One of Ferrell’s biggest and best movies was this hilarious racing spoof, which followed the rise and fall and rise of a smug champion racer, his complicated friendship with best pal and fellow racer John C. Reilly, and his rivalry with an effete, snotty Frenchman played by Sacha Baron Cohen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
-
Just as impressive is Brooks stepping back into the shoes of Yogurt (his merchandising Yoda spoof), just a year away from his hundredth birthday.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
-
And of course, that following Sunday, Oliver did indeed mock his corporate bosses for the move.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 July 2025
-
Many wanted Tiger to comment, but others chose to mock Williams.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
-
Earlier, during his days with Monty Python, Gilliam co-wrote biblical black comedy The Life of Brian, whose themes of religious satire drew accusations of blasphemy and protests.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
-
The logline portends a comedy, possibly a parody, even a satire.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
Verb
-
The reason for Atlanta’s acidic soil as compared to L.A.’s alkaline soil has to do with the amount of rainfall in these two cities.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
-
See a Live Theater Production When live arts top your list of things to do, Burnsville's Parkway Playhouse is the perfect fit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share