Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragicomedies
Noun
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James Burrows was born in Los Angeles, where his father worked as a writer for top radio comedies, but the family soon relocated to New York City.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 June 2026 -
The Pitt is close to an inevitable winner, especially since the two best new dramas in this category — Pluribus and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — are both absolutely comedies.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The school commissions Broadway writers to pen musicals for students each year and recently has added in a new summer musical, where commercial producers can workshop and develop shows.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Founded in 2007 by Gary and Erin Lewis, the company produces stage musicals year-round, as well as musical readings and youth drama education programs.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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That could’ve been it for the Allman Brothers, but Gregg recovered and the bruised band soldiered on through a series of further tragedies, including the death of bassist Berry Oakley, also in a motorcycle crash, in 1972.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Known for shows like Eastbound & Down and the Righteous Gemstones, McBride brings his comedic genius to this debut short story collection that tells the stories of men coping with life’s tragedies, both big and small.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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