as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits
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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous
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Recent Examples of send-up
Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The moment is at once a lens into a power dynamic that will run the length of the film, and a send-up of monkey see, monkey do.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
The plight of the Starliner duo had become a political talking point after Elon Musk and President Trump called out the Biden administration for keeping them up at the station instead of sending up a rescue mission.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Then, Carell — who was hosting the episode — is joined by Bill Hader as Dwight, Jason Sudeikis as Jim and Kristen Wiig as Pam in a send-up of The Office that’s entirely in Japanese.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The moment is at once a lens into a power dynamic that will run the length of the film, and a send-up of monkey see, monkey do.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, with his brooding sensuality, Morrow brilliantly sends up the prototype of the Shelley heartthrob.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
The plight of the Starliner duo had become a political talking point after Elon Musk and President Trump called out the Biden administration for keeping them up at the station instead of sending up a rescue mission.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-up
Noun
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This semester's show is a musical parody of Love Island called Love on an Island.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So Far Kilmer’s career spanned nearly four decades, starting with his first movie in 1984, the absurd joke-a-minute World War II parody Top Secret!, from the knuckleheads that created the comedy classic Airplane!—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, the lead of game show drama The Luckiest Man in America, came close to life imitating art and being a contestant himself.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The company uses data and AI learning to simulate attacks that go beyond just imitating an individual’s voice – like most modern sophisticated phishing attacks, the technology uses details about someone’s family, background, personality and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The scripted comedy spoof featuring Bowen Yang, Jane Lynch, Shannon Woodward, Cynthia Nixon, Ian McKellen grabbed four nominations, including a mention for podcast of the year.—
William Earl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Parker Posey is reminiscing on 25 years since her role in the 2000 film Best in Show, an off-the-wall spoof on dog shows by filmmaker Christopher Guest.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And my wife would probably mock me for not getting meat, or something else.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Now mock drafts expect the Seahawks will try to improve their offensive line or add another wide receiver for Darnold.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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My guess is cigars’ turn-of-the-century association with the upper class meant cigars were a useful tool of satire and then later, when the comedians found success, a means of Jewish assimilation.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From Spring at The Silos outings to browsing through the Flower Shoppe, there’s much to do at Magnolia.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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An active family would be ideal, as well as a family that is engaged with their community, enjoys spending time outside and does things together.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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