slapsticky

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slapsticky
Adjective
  • In a reverse order, Nicholson is nominated as Supporting Actress In a Drama Series for her villainous mastermind character Sinatra in Hulu’s Paradise and as Guest Actress In A Comedy Series for her zany Dance Mom on HBO Max’s Hacks.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 July 2025
  • The zanier time-traveling meta sequel ups his hallmark lampooning game, while also methodically redefining how funny and completely messed up these flicks could be.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The writer might have been reminded of Napoleon III, who hovers in the background of the novel as a sinister, clownish figure.
    Graham Robb, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
  • Orange cats, particularly tabbies like Butter, are known for their quirky and often clownish personalities.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.
    Jim Newton, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Over the past year, the entertaining expert’s wardrobe has received no shortage of heart eyes from me — her gold sandals, leopard print bag, and crochet sweater are just a few examples.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • The main level flows with intent: a gracious foyer and generous living room overlook the gardens, while a refined kitchen — complete with a butler’s pantry — anchors the space for effortless entertaining. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer surprising scale, with ample closet space and natural light.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
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“Slapsticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapsticky. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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