stand-ups

Definition of stand-upsnext
plural of stand-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-ups
Noun
  • The role demands charisma, vocal chops, and sharp comedic timing, all deployed within one of the most cynical satires in the musical theater canon.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
  • More than a hundred years before the French Revolution, his riotous, scathing satires dared to speak truth to some of the most absolute power in the world.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • How did Jane Lynch wind up in the YouTube ad parodies?
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Countless memes and parodies have circulated online.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Stand-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-ups. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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