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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Noun
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These are great comedians, working up their scenes, as before, from hours of improv.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The evening also featured surprise appearances and announcements by comedians Chloe Fineman and Liza Koshy, introducing elements of music, food, and entertainment that mirrored the brand’s approach to multisensory engagement and cultural relevance.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last year the park swung open the doors to equally ingenious fairytale rides themed to the Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan cartoons.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sixty-five percent of respondents in low-income countries were exposed to them, too, including at school, on social media, at sporting events and in cartoons.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pre-waxed strips latch onto hairs with the strength of a baby’s fist, yanking them out right at the roots with about as much discomfort as ripping off a (very sticky) Band-Aid.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Affix some black strips of felt onto a yellow sweatshirt, and pair with leggings and a pair of wings.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comics. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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