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
Since its launch in 1978, Davis’ syndicated comic strip has chronicled the life of the eponymous cat, his owner Jon Arbuckle and Odie the dog, as well as various friends.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Besides brewery ads, comic strips, editorials and history lessons all leaned into this idea.
—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
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Besides brewery ads, comic strips, editorials and history lessons all leaned into this idea.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic strip
Noun
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However, the name of the Jetsons' family dog was Astro from the 1980's famous cartoon family.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2026
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Vaccines even had a beloved national mascot in Zé Gotinha (Joe Droplet), a cartoon vaccine droplet with a Pillsbury Doughboy-like visage.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During an upper bleph, a strip of skin is removed from the upper eyelid.—
Taryn Brooke,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Put the pie crust on top in a lattice design after cutting it in strips for an impressive presentation.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Given what the rest of Europe endured, such benign civic efficiency verges on the comic.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The comic spent some minutes zooming in on and squinting at the photo, putting his hand on his head to ascertain the resemblance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Comic strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20strip. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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