1
as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
a political cartoon mocking the state legislature
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2
as in strip
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
reading the cartoons in the Sunday newspaper
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3
as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
in this biopic the life of a complex man is reduced to a cartoon
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Recent Examples of cartoon
FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
In this hilarious cartoon, Bugs Bunny faces a threat from a department store manager who wants to get Bugs stuffed in the taxidermy department.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Laugh Lines: Test your knowledge of classic New Yorker cartoons.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
Yes, visual-effects technology is up to the task of re-creating a cartoon on a larger scale and dotted with real actors, and yes, these redos tend to turn a profit for their makers.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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—FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
In this hilarious cartoon, Bugs Bunny faces a threat from a department store manager who wants to get Bugs stuffed in the taxidermy department.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 June 2025
Laugh Lines: Test your knowledge of classic New Yorker cartoons.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
Yes, visual-effects technology is up to the task of re-creating a cartoon on a larger scale and dotted with real actors, and yes, these redos tend to turn a profit for their makers.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartoon
Noun
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In two rooms upstairs, there were hundreds of works: from art-school sketches and preparatory crayon drawings to large-scale, fully realized paintings that had taken Orlik months to complete.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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But, the experience of having a sketch get axed in the dress rehearsal is nothing compared to it getting cut in the table read for the episode, according to the group, who told the outlet that fighting for their sketch isn't even worth it at that point.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
17 June 2025
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It will be built on top of the old Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport’s air strip, surrounded by wetlands.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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In other fast food news, Buck reported that Taco Bell launched crispy chicken strips in three new items on Tuesday, June 17.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
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The unserious image conveys how much the drama has become a parody of itself.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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When Israel launched its full-scale war against Iran on June 13, the jingoistic Beach Boys parody once again began to make the rounds.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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That physicality comes in the form of striking, exaggerated, and caricatured animation straight out of the golden age of Chuck Jones and Tex Avery cartoons.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
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New York City, with its high concentration of Wall Street finance bros, is a perfect setting to caricature people who score their dates on a spreadsheet.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The event will feature 25 healthcare vendors, area restaurants, games, prizes and drawings.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The drawings, which range from portraits and still lifes to urban landscapes and fleeting moments, reflect Dylan’s sharp observational eye.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Kirk, in all his William Shatner-like glory, is headlining a new comic that will serve as the flagship title of the Star Trek line of comics from IDW Publishing.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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The comic is repped by Avalon Management, CAA, and Granderson Des Rochers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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Sports officials have been the target of jokes and ire from fans for as long as sports have existed.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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And like a sick joke from south of the border, the Avs would go on to win three titles.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Senator Lindsey Graham is pictured on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 20.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Grab it in black (pictured above) or beige, which can easily be matched with other pieces in your wardrobe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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“Cartoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartoon. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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