stand-ups

noun

plural of stand-up
as in improvs

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  1. satires
  2. parodies
Noun
  • There are satires of AD home tours—and a host of new competitors, from new media to independent creators.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • By 1775, at age 47, as the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord, her anonymous satires and plays were already shaping public opinion in support of independence.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of satires
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  • The show was a phenomenon that continues to inspire copycats and parodies; Hansen emerged as an icon for some, and a meme for others.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The reel — shot chin-first, uploaded at midnight — inspired countless parodies.
    — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of parodies
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“Stand-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-ups. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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