caricature

Example Sentences

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It’s the second time Hernández has played the comedian, whose caricature of Maniscalco in a red blazer and black turtleneck is at turns spot on, exaggerated and completely hilarious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

She’s more caricature than character; an idea without a purpose.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Instead of leaning into cliché or whitewashing, he radiated dignity, cultural pride and a new kind of Black romantic masculinity—sensual without becoming caricature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

An unfair American caricature of Europe is that no one on the continent cares about defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

I had clearly gotten the best of her, so I sobered to an elaborate caricature of humility.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson