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
Matt Gardner, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The film is a send-up of just about everything that shaped ’80s pop culture, from hip-hop and sci-fi blockbusters to the decade’s biggest sports stars and kung fu movies.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Regardless of whether the tree is burnt down, axed, or damaged, the root mother will continue to send up new shoots.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These gameplay issues feel planned by the developer as a feature rather than a bug — as a send-up to the past — but some sections can rely on lightning-quick reflexes, or a bit of luck.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The film is a send-up of just about everything that shaped ’80s pop culture, from hip-hop and sci-fi blockbusters to the decade’s biggest sports stars and kung fu movies.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
If players lose on that first bet, BetMGM Sportsbook will send up to $1,500 back in bonuses.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Regardless of whether the tree is burnt down, axed, or damaged, the root mother will continue to send up new shoots.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-up
Noun
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Bowen Yang is opening up after Aimee Lou Wood criticized Saturday Night Live's parody of her.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jordan’s dual roles emulate the Rodriquez siblings who were played by George Clooney and Tarantino himself, but with no sense of parody.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Its release created a wave of immense hype—and existential panic—about AI's ability to imitate human communication and composition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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At its core is the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior – and in some cases improve how to interpret large amounts of data to make decisions and solve problems.—
Jill Standish,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The suspects are using a spoof number and identifying themselves as Officers from the Peoria Police Department.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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After attending the prestigious Juilliard School for drama, Kilmer starred in the spy movie spoof Top Secret! and the college comedy Real Genius before appearing opposite Tom Cruise in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, playing Maverick’s rival Iceman.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Does the fact that these Black leaders are among the rich that dandies would have mocked savor the inheritance of the style tradition or sully it?—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the first round, the team stayed put at No. 14 and still landed a player that was widely mocked to the team in tight end Tyler Warren.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even with Ted Lasso on hiatus, Apple TV+ continues to be a presence in this category; no doubt, voters loved seeing Hollywood execs (and egomaniacal stars) get skewered on the streamer's movie-industry satire, The Studio.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel. 7.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-up. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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