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as in disaster
a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction
the earthquake and the ensuing damage was the worst tragedy to ever befall the city
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as in misfortune
bad luck or an example of this
it's the tragedy of many great artists not to be recognized for their genius until after they're dead
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Recent Examples of tragedy
Now, in the wake of the tragedy, Emilie has filed a lawsuit to keep the details of the incident private.
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Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
The assassination of unarmed embassy personnel in the heart of Washington, the symbolic capital of Western diplomacy, is more than a tragedy.
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The location was unfamiliar and far from home, making the tragedy even more mysterious.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 28 May 2025
Their unlikely bond becomes the foundation for Anthony’s return to the court – and a life defined not by tragedy, but by purpose.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
The assassination of unarmed embassy personnel in the heart of Washington, the symbolic capital of Western diplomacy, is more than a tragedy.
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The location was unfamiliar and far from home, making the tragedy even more mysterious.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 28 May 2025
Their unlikely bond becomes the foundation for Anthony’s return to the court – and a life defined not by tragedy, but by purpose.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragedy
Noun
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After the fires, the governor formed the Climate Advisory Team (CAT) to develop climate disaster policy recommendations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The first episode features the recreation by actors of actual communication or lack of communication between the pilot and his junior officer that led to these disasters.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Despite the simple words and soft pastel illustrations, the similarities between Sarah's real-life drama and the misfortunes that befall the cute, innocent forest animals are undeniable.—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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Aniston plays Tory, who has the misfortune of finding herself in his sights.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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As bad luck would have it, when Panahi’s film screened to critics this writer was trapped on an airplane as a minor apocalypse descended upon Nice airport.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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And is vanilla cake easier in the zombie apocalypse because extract has a longer shelf life than cocoa powder?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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Meantime Marty and his ex-wife Felicia (Karen Gillan), on good terms, commiserate by phone about the latest roster of calamities.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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All these calamities are happening simultaneously — so many disasters coming at such speed that the bad news slams into Marty like a psychological avalanche.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Tragedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragedy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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