merry-andrew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry-andrew
Noun
  • Bailey, deft and playful, chooses to be his own antic, a droll and often hostile jester.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The echoes are both poignant and droll: This is village culture, gabbing and drinking culture, with a genetic affinity for the absurd and a veneer of wry resignation atop a volcanic bedrock of existential turmoil.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His fans got nuzzles, licks and tail wags in return.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
  • According to Sweetie Pet Products, the position, speed, and direction of a wag all contribute to a canine's overall body language.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In real time, the audience, the queens watching, and perhaps Suzie herself all learn that Suzie has a knack for sexiness onstage, even though she’s dressed as a clown.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Among the mass-shooting victims is a bloodied clown who was performing at the festival.
    James Poniewozik, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Washington has become the court of Nero: an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers, and a buffoon on ketamine tasked with purging the civil service.
    Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Trump sued Maher in 2013 for $5 million after the comedian made a crass joke about his mother and an orangutan.
    Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Netflix is once again hosting a showcase of up-and-coming comedians for its annual Netflix Is a Joke Festival.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Learn more about management options and which food plants are most susceptible to this insect in our harlequin bug on vegetables web page.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This year’s Critics Choice Awards will be hosted by comedienne/TV personality Chelsea Handler, TVLine has confirmed.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The comedienne wore her brunette tresses in a braided half-updo, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye, rosy blush and a glossy nude lip.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Abdul Wright was many things: a witty jokester and daredevil.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Merry-andrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry-andrew. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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