1
as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a well-known TV comic
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as in cartoons
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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In addition to Stewart, episodes are hosted by comedians Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Lydic and Michael Kosta.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Other comedians with specials included former Saturday Night Live star Devon Walker, Chico Bean, and Brandi Denise.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Niedenthal’s photo of a cinema playing ‘Apocalypse Now’ while the apocalypse is happening on the streets, the carp in the bathtub, the girl who wants to watch cartoons in the morning but [political leader] General Jaruzelski is on TV.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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This author has previously reported on whether Disney’s Marvel movies, Lucasfilm productions and live action remakes of its classic cartoons were over or under budget.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Winocour does better with some of the specifics, like the red adhesive biopsy strips placed around Maxine’s breasts, mirroring the patterning tape on mannequins in the workshop.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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The adhesive strips on these nursing pads help keep them in place, even throughout the night.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comics. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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