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tragicomedies

noun

plural of tragicomedy
as in comedies

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  1. comedies
  2. musicals
  3. tragedies
Noun
  • This year’s Emmy Awards ceremony will see actors, directors, writers and more from drama shows like The Pitt and Pluribus as well as comedies like Widow’s Bay and Hacks compete for trophies.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Winkler was set to guest star, a subtle nod to the pair’s place as stars of hit Tuesday night ABC comedies of yore, Three’s Company for Ritter and Happy Days for Winkler.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of comedies
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of musicals
Noun
  • Most workplace tragedies, sadly, never get that attention, even though more than 5,000 people die from accidents at work every year.
    — Matt Helmer, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Find positive, proactive ways that can prevent these kinds of tragedies from ever happening again.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of tragedies
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“Tragicomedies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragicomedies. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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