satire

Example Sentences

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In post-post-war American culture, suburbs and small towns are more often than not a stage for secrets, sorrows, scandals and satire.

From Los Angeles Times

But in 2020, a braying satire of failure would be crass and too close to the reality we’re intent on tuning out; besides, we wanted the comfort of the familiar.

From Salon

A possessed vacuum cleaner sparks a revolution in “A Useful Ghost,” a satire that’s “Brazil” by way of Bangkok.

From Los Angeles Times

Episodes traditionally feature an opening monologue as well as topical sketches, live music, and a satire of the week's news called Weekend Update.

From BBC

If this vapid, airless, mindless time-waster had subversive designs of being a satire about the first lady of the United States, there’s not much it would have changed.

From Los Angeles Times