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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a well-known TV comic
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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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The comic will also headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The museum will also present exhibitions dedicated to comic and graphic storytelling, with works by artists including Jack Kirby and Alison Bechdel, as well as displays highlighting Japanese manga and anime.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
One defining moment was when a teenage Johnson and his father were in a comic shop and Johnson was intent on buying a copy of Battle Chasers, a comic known for shapely and busty heroines and plenty of violence.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The comic will also headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
On Thursday, Kimmel put on a fake White House Correspondents Association Dinner roast since the real one did not book a comic.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The museum will also present exhibitions dedicated to comic and graphic storytelling, with works by artists including Jack Kirby and Alison Bechdel, as well as displays highlighting Japanese manga and anime.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic
Noun
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In the years after Dolman’s death, the comedian acknowledged that his children navigated a tumultuous time without their mother.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Hank Kennedy chronicles the Nazi war on cartoons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The New Yorker started putting Target’s red bull’s-eye on its cartoons, a Target runway show was staged at New York’s Rockefeller Center, and a Target pop-up shop was installed on a ferry to the city.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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However, some people use dark humor to cope with tragedy or fears surrounding a health crisis, and still exhibit emotional intelligence or empathy in their interpersonal relationships or other parts of their lives.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Blending humor, heart and a contemporary perspective, the film explores the tension between aspiration and reality through a distinctly Latino lens—delivering a timely, emotionally resonant story that expands Telemundo’s storytelling into new formats and audiences.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taccone, similarly, clearly has the talent to make all kinds of interesting comedic movies, but seems in search of the best outlet.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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When a family loses a loved one, the team fills the box with fingerprints, hair locks and heartbeat strips.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Stair nosings get a strip of contrasting tone, so the edge stays visible when the hallway is dim.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The telling is harrowing, but also humorous at times, and achieves an emotional register that had me, essentially, transfixed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Suspicious government officials are sent to investigate, resulting in a sequence of humorous, often laugh-out-loud encounters.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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There’s no doubt that the online backlash was swift and laugh-out-loud funny, the worst kind of insult to a man who sees himself as endowed with otherworldly powers.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Deeply affectionate and laugh-out-loud funny, this delightful comedy is the directorial debut of Maude Apatow.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the 2026 Netflix comedy-thriller How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, Irish is used as a private code, deployed in front of an English speaker who cannot understand it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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Because floaty comedy is easier for people to take.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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