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Recent Examples of squib
Despite the proclamations of victory hailing from progressives across religious lines, the explosive document was ultimately a squib — the kind of pyrotechnic device used by Hollywood to achieve a particular incendiary effect but that inflicts no real damage.
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Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 20 Dec. 2023
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022
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Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 20 Dec. 2023
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squib
Noun
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Lukashenko has since extended his rule for a seventh term following a January 2025 election that the opposition called a farce.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Quite apart from the effects on cricket’s carbon footprint, the farce did nothing for their preparations.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Often a satire of American and British culture, the character has bionic eyes and is empowered to serve as judge, jury and executioner in the fascist society.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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The character and his stories were a satire on a judicial system taken to the extreme.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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The series received nominations in major categories, including four individual nominations for Rogen — outstanding comedy series, lead actor, writing, and directing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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He’s also known for starring as Eric Bemis in the Netflix comedy series Santa Clarita Diet and Gideon Gemstone in the HBO show The Righteous Gemstones.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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There’s some slapstick comedy and threatening language that may need to be discussed with younger kids.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 July 2025
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This is the kind of transformation the Rockies, who took Condon with the third pick in the ’24 Draft and signed him with a $9.25 million bonus, desperately need to go from slapstick comedy to serious contenders.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Jelly Roll said that his return to the late-night program followed comedian Kimmel being the first late-night TV show to offer him a skit and a couch appearance on late-night TV.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
17 July 2025
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Through choreographed dances and funny skits, the Bananas have become a viral sensation.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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As usual, fans will find hundreds of exhibitors on the enormous show floor, from huge booths for big entertainment companies to tables of artists selling original pages and sketches.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The viral video led to countless memes, comedy sketches, and ultimately, Byron's resignation from the company.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Following the success of 1980 spoof film Airplane!, which made $78 million at the box office ($214 million today) co-directors David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker hoped to make a similar comedy about police officers inspired by the 1950s Lee Marvin drama series M Squad.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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The actress hosted a cookout with Bounty on June 25 in Los Angeles, and there, and shared her barbecue essentials and favorite scene from the spoof with PEOPLE. Hall, 54, has positive memories of working with Keenan Ivory Wayans for the first time on the set of the 2000 classic.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Squib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squib. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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