clown

Example Sentences

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The Syrian Revolution inspired Zaalan to become a clown after losing friends, acquaintances and inspirations who were truth tellers and artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Even disguised as a clown, the iconic gap-toothed smile of a teenage Ronaldo was enough to reveal him to the other Maastricht carnival-revellers.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

He’d entered the league thrust into the position of savior, a 21-year-old high draft pick from USC trapped in a Meadowlands clown car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Margherita, who played Mrs. Wormwood in “Matilda the Musical” on Broadway, is a deft clown.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“You are not going to dress up as a clown, are you?” said Maxim gloomily.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier