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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
after yet another last place finish, the team became nothing more than a derision to all but its most loyal fans
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as in ridicule
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
their absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians
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Recent Examples of derision
So Vancouver decided to hold onto its own players, a decision that’s been met with widespread derision and criticism in the market.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump's social media attacks on Vladimir Putin have prompted derision and a warning from Russian state media.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
While some welcomed Meghan's return to public life, others piled on with online derision ranging from criticism of her personality to a seeming lack of authenticity by shooting the show at a set and not her real home.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The administrative state, a term thrown around with much derision in conservative circles, is simply a label for what the government does to keep America running.
—Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for derision
Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump's social media attacks on Vladimir Putin have prompted derision and a warning from Russian state media.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
While some welcomed Meghan's return to public life, others piled on with online derision ranging from criticism of her personality to a seeming lack of authenticity by shooting the show at a set and not her real home.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The administrative state, a term thrown around with much derision in conservative circles, is simply a label for what the government does to keep America running.
—Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derision
Noun
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Chinese officials in the eastern province of Zhejiang have put stand-up comics on notice to avoid jokes that could fuel resentment between the sexes.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Buddusky tries to fill the room with noise, jokes, bluster.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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What’s easy to forget about those willing to risk it all in the face of endless ridicule is that there are stumbles along the way.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Dustin mourns the loss of Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn), who died in season 4, and is still the subject of ridicule from the town due to his alternative lifestyle even after his death.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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The business had also been the target of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the past year.—
Rod McGuirk,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Microsoft also has a consensus target of roughly $525, reflecting more than 4% upside potential.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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For a woman who devotes herself to God is a mystic, whereas a woman who lusts after a mortal man is a fool.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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In any greater fool game, the last one is the one who loses most.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Derision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derision. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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