graphic novel

noun

Synonyms of graphic novelnext
: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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The Colorsoft was made for readers who enjoy graphic novels and articles, or anyone who wants to highlight passages in color. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 June 2026 Tillie Walden’s exceptional new graphic novel Charity & Sylvia (Drawn & Quarterly) aims for a more elusive target. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 For two days, all these different writers learned how to write graphic novels. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic novel was in 1964

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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graphic novel

noun
: a work of fiction or non-fiction that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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