variants
also schtick
or shtik
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Recent Examples of shtick
But the franchise has been languishing, and part of the reason (alongside corporate venality and the prioritization of brand continuation over individual works) is that its shtick has grown stale.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
While there’s no doubt that Paul’s social reach remains appealing to WWE, there should be concerns about how sustainable his current shtick is.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
In the long term, Cena could and should end his career as a beloved fan favorite because, well, this heel shtick simply isn’t cutting it.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
To add to the English-club shtick, that chili dog, caviar or club sandwich is served on a silver serving tray with a glass cloche.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
While there’s no doubt that Paul’s social reach remains appealing to WWE, there should be concerns about how sustainable his current shtick is.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
In the long term, Cena could and should end his career as a beloved fan favorite because, well, this heel shtick simply isn’t cutting it.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
To add to the English-club shtick, that chili dog, caviar or club sandwich is served on a silver serving tray with a glass cloche.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shtick
act
Noun
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Breaking through as in independent act has never been tougher.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Shtick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shtick. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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