Burlesque
Burlesque noun - A work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect.
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Performance and burlesque are semantically related In some cases you can use "Performance" instead a noun "Burlesque".
Nearby Word: burlesqued
Performance
Performance noun - A presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view.
Burlesque and performance are semantically related in acting topic. Sometimes you can use "Burlesque" instead a noun "Performance".
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Both words in one sentence
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Burlesque: Alan Cumming's performance includes suggestive banana-eating.
Source: Fundamentally Funny Fruit - Cher says that Burlesque was the worst film she had ever done, even criticizing her performance in that movie.
Source: Old Shame / Film A To F - Lady Of Burlesque a movie about a burlesque theatre shows only skimpy costumes and emphasises the comedy performance.
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