as in parodied
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
this comedy sketch mindlessly travesties the hard work of relief workers around the world
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Later that year, it was parodied by Will Ferrell on Saturday Night Live and referenced by Jodie Foster in the sci-fi film Contact.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026 -
Among the other films parodied in the new Scary Movie are Weapons, Longlegs, The Substance and KPop Demon Hunters.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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His use of jocular names for detention centers has been imitated by other Republican governors creating state facilities to be used by ICE.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Even business models can be imitated.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That unique bitterness is mocked, but revered, in countless social media videos.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, set to join CBS’ pregame show after announcing his retirement Wednesday, went from Seattle Seahawks superstar to frequently mocked journeyman so quickly that only time will help process the implications in an even-handed manner.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Travestied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travestied. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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