as in cartoon
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
a comic strip that is beloved by both children and adults
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Recent Examples of comic strip
Besides brewery ads, comic strips, editorials and history lessons all leaned into this idea.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s little narrative through-line; the show was far more akin to a comic strip than a narrative sitcom.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Adams created his defining comic strip in 1989, satirizing white collar work life.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s little narrative through-line; the show was far more akin to a comic strip than a narrative sitcom.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Adams created his defining comic strip in 1989, satirizing white collar work life.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic strip
Noun
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His father came around the corner in time to see his arms poking up above the rim, a cartoon character in need of rescue.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Other marketing jobs on RentAHuman seem equally pointless, like a $25 street promo for a cryptography startup, or a $5 job reviewing AI generated cartoons.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Allergies, congestion and structural issues are all addressable with medication, saline sprays, nasal strips or an ENT evaluation.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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That waxy layer on leaves is a natural defense mechanism for plants — and dish soap strips it away, giving the vinegar or other active ingredients direct access to do their work.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 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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No mention of whether those shows will be any different than the others or if the khaki-pants-wearing data analyst was simply making a funny.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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During his Monday night Daily Show episode, the political comic blasted the POTUS’ flippant attitude toward his largely unfavorable military decisions in the SWANA region.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dear Pepper is an advice-column comic by Liana Finck.—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Comic strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20strip. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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