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
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
These people are all idiots, which is what makes this send-up of surveillance state paranoia so brilliant.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The plan is to send up a unique satellite carrying a capsule designed to survive the high temperatures of atmospheric re-entry.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Graham Chapman stars as King Arthur in this merry send-up of medieval misfortunes.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
These people are all idiots, which is what makes this send-up of surveillance state paranoia so brilliant.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
Verb
Chinese parasol tree can be a prolific seeder and can send up sprouts.
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The plan is to send up a unique satellite carrying a capsule designed to survive the high temperatures of atmospheric re-entry.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jacob believed that the capitalization of common nouns was an inorganic import and did away with it, a choice that inspired parodies in the German press.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Saturday Night Live recap: Host John Mulaney makes grand return with Chappell Roan and surprise guests To start, Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim sing a Lion King parody revealing that the carton is filled with possum milk.Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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There's also a more foot-like Sole, for better imitating a human walking gait.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
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Governed by Neptune, the planet of fantasy and film, Pisces is naturally drawn to iconic characters and cinematic flair, and Nyong’o’s choice proves that life really does imitate art.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Leverage Relevant, Real-World Examples Anchor your phishing spoofs in recent, relevant, real-world examples of similar attacks and the subsequent outcomes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Salazar's final film project was Eric Rivas' The Brooklyn Premiere, in which the actor reunited with Scarface costar Steven Bauer for a spoof on the crime drama.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jimmy Kimmel used his final show before the election to make an impassioned plea to get rid of Donald Trump, while others mocked the Republican candidate’s recent meltdown over a microphone during one his rallies.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Russia has sent two prototypes of its latest fighter jet in service, the stealth Su-57, to China for an airshow, where they were reportedly mocked for their poor workmanship and conditions.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beloved satire website the Onion bought Alex Jones’s misinformation hub in a bankruptcy auction, the New York Times reports.Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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But Grande does have experience on both the stage and screen, having appeared on Broadway's 13: The Musical and starring on Nickelodeon sitcoms Victorious and Sam & Cat, as well as Adam McKay's sci-fi political satire Don't Look Up.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shout out to our friends at TMZ who did the most insightful original reporting.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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