Sentence examples for a burlesque from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a burlesque" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a theatrical work that humorously exaggerates or mocks a subject, often through parody or satire.
Example: "The play was a burlesque of the political landscape, poking fun at the absurdities of the election process."
Alternatives: "a parody" or "a satire".

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A year later he wrote his first play, a burlesque.

His Marilyn isn't a burlesque Sphinx.

Mendes directs it, instead, as a burlesque.

One, opportunely, was as an usher in a burlesque house.

'Black and Tan Fantasy' is a burlesque song.

Kael ends her review, "Ishtar," a burlesque without a subject, becomes, by default, a burlesque of their stardom.

"We took more, like, a burlesque approach," Mr. Schechter said.

On Tour Mathieu Amalric with a burlesque troupe.

Texas has always had a burlesque side to its politics.

They were, they said, going to round off the day by going to a burlesque cabaret.

A burlesque performer twirled on a hoop inside a giant birdcage.

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