caricature

Example Sentences

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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

Listening to a Japanese newsreel describe him as a villain referred to only as “the American,” you realize that “Marty Supreme” is more than a caricature of Reisman.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Those who have shared rounds with Paul acknowledge he offers more than the caricature suggests.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

I screamed at the largest male, who stood his ground on the outer perimeter of the awning, stomping his boundary on surprisingly muscular front legs like some kind of caricature of an old bulldog.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline