https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/09/25/jonathan-gannon-cardinals-not-laughingstocks
Jonathan Gannon and the Cardinals Can No Longer Be Considered Laughingstocks
Sep 25, 2023 - After defeating the Cowboys on Sunday, the Cardinals have shown enough through three weeks to demand the respect of every opponent going forward.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughingstocks
LAUGHINGSTOCKS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
Synonyms for LAUGHINGSTOCKS: jokes, fools, targets, sports, victims, butts, jests, mockeries; Antonyms of LAUGHINGSTOCKS: favorites, pets, darlings
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