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as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
the earthquake and the ensuing damage was the worst tragedy to ever befall the city
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as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
it's the tragedy of many great artists not to be recognized for their genius until after they're dead
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Recent Examples of tragedy
Keanu Reeves joined the voice cast in the role of Shadow the Hedgehog, who lived through tragedy and sought revenge.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Espaillat’s nearly hour-long interview with local Telesistema marks the 58-year-old nightclub owner’s first sit down since the deadly April 8 tragedy.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The accident happened nearly three weeks after the tragedy at the AXE Ceremonia festival, where two photojournalists lost their lives when a scissor lift, used to place a decorative figure, fell on them due to strong wind gusts.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
Leone posted a video about her to his social media channels, showing viewers her dire condition, and worried that her story could end in tragedy.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Espaillat’s nearly hour-long interview with local Telesistema marks the 58-year-old nightclub owner’s first sit down since the deadly April 8 tragedy.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The accident happened nearly three weeks after the tragedy at the AXE Ceremonia festival, where two photojournalists lost their lives when a scissor lift, used to place a decorative figure, fell on them due to strong wind gusts.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
Leone posted a video about her to his social media channels, showing viewers her dire condition, and worried that her story could end in tragedy.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragedy
Noun
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The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA, under what's known as a major disaster declaration.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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But someone’s misfortune is always another bettor’s blessing.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The typical doomsayers came out in force to predict some new apocalypse, but several less frightening factors seemed to be at play.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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My point isn’t that The Last Of Us should be creating a Jackson that is a magical, oasis free of judgment, hate, and societal issues — that’s probably more of a fantasy than a mushroom zombie apocalypse.—
Patricia Karounos,
Refinery29,
14 Apr. 2025
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How to sear into a reader’s brain the profound calamity of a dozen savage killings?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke before the worldwide stock market calamity finally got to him.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Tragedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragedy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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