comic strip

Definition of comic stripnext
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 The crowning glory of the collection is arguably the first-ever Flash Gordon comic strip. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Gal Gadot aside, the most prominent version of Wonder Woman etched in our collective cultural memory—the one from the classic comic strips and the TV series starring Lynda Carter—features her pointed tiara with a central red star. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 But the closest Fleming ever came to describing Bond outside the books was while working with cartoonist John McLusky in the late 1950s on a comic strip for the Daily Express. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 The animation style is simple and stylized, like an old comic strip, with bold use of color and shadow that creates real atmosphere and danger. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comic strip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic strip
Noun
  • From 1914 to 1916, satirical cartoons offered a distinctive form of storytelling in Women’s Wear.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The cartoon was an instant hit, and in 1955, Lilli was immortalized in plastic.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Slow beauty strips the routine down to essentials that actually suit your skin, rather than layering a long sequence of products.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For dinner, there’s a New York strip, and caviar service is always available.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Another thing Rylo’s got going for him is his penchant for being laugh-out-loud funny.
    — Drew Millard, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Soresi is a rising star comic based in New York City who’s known for his astute societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Janelle James, who plays Principal Ava on Abbott Elementary, came up as a stand-up comic and is as sharp as ever in her debut hour, How Romantic.
    — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Comic strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20strip. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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