burlesque

Example Sentences

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Hell Hotel, a burlesque group who attended the event, told the BBC that they were "expecting much more based on what was advertised to us through their social media channels".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

At last, the narrative style breaks out of burlesque into something worthy of a celebrated contemporary author.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

There’s another old aphorism about wealth, credited to the burlesque star and actress, Sophie Tucker.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Newport Theater — If you love a good show before dinner or are a connoisseur of burlesque, you absolutely must check out the Newport Theater.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

Erasmus’s burlesque attack is a mark of Cicero’s enduring influence.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith