1
as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a well-known TV comic
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2
as in cartoon
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
posted an especially funny comic by the watercooler
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as in humor
the amusing quality or element in something
a celebrated humorist who, without fail, could find the comic in even the most mundane of situations
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as in comedic
causing or intended to cause laughter
a comic monologue about his misadventures as a first-time camper
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Recent Examples of comic
Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Revelli dances as the comic's classic piano theme, written by Vince Guaraldi, plays.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The darkly comic thriller from writer-director Mary Bronstein premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and won Byrne a Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the Berlin International Film Festival.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
As a touring comic, Brennan has opened for Nikki Glaser, Taylor Tomlinson, and the late Louie Anderson.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Revelli dances as the comic's classic piano theme, written by Vince Guaraldi, plays.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The twisted filmography of Yorgos Lanthimos has by now trained us to expect darkly comic visions of contemporary life, both savage and mundane.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The darkly comic thriller from writer-director Mary Bronstein premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and won Byrne a Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the Berlin International Film Festival.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic
Noun
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The comedian, who performed on the sketch show from 2008 until 2017, offered his two cents on the recent cast shakeup during an interview with Entertainment Weekly.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The experience of working alongside his parents helped shape Ben as an actor and comedian.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In it, a cartoon version of herself smiles and waves in front of her colorful shop along 39th.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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But a birthday is a tricky plot device for a cartoon character who has been a middle schooler for 18 years.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jury also appreciated the thematically appropriate disregard for linear time used in the movie and found hope and joy in watching these characters seek humor and hold tight to each other in the face of a difficult disease.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rather than shy away from the association, the company decided to respond to the incident with humor.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Miles himself has gotten increasingly popular in the the last few years for his comedic approach to rap.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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Misconstrued by many as something akin to an extended Henny Youngman routine, Portnoy’s Complaint more closely resembled, according to Albert Goldman, the comedic world of adolescent Roth and his buddies, with its audacity, ferocity, originality, and sheer fecundity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Buzz is also standard with 30 colors of ambient LED lighting and a strip below the windshield.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tortilla chips or strips would be nice too for some crunch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gijsje Ribbens, the founder and creative director of RiRa, agrees that this style is all about a return to organic forms and construction, all with a humorous bent.—
Emily Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2025
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The humorous update, which prompted a flood of amused comments from viewers, offers a relatable look at the challenges many dog owners face when training their pets to be alone—particularly with a clingy breed like a Bernese mountain dog.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spoiler alert: Her answers are, characteristically, laugh-out-loud funny.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vice President Vance, who called the video funny, said sombrero memes would end if Jeffries ends the shutdown.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
5 Oct. 2025
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Laugh Factory Chicago is crowdsourcing to assist night manager Nathan Griffin with legal funds after he was arrested Friday morning outside the comedy club.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since the pioneering French electronic duo announced their split in 2021, Bangalter has scored several projects, including a French ballet and a comedy film inspired by Salvador Dalí.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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