comics

noun

plural of comic
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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  1. comedians
  2. cartoons
  3. strips
Noun
  • The show has featured comedians, writers and creators like Demi Adejuyigbe, Adam Chase, Ben Doyle, Lily Du, Martin Herlihy, Matthew Krol, Alise Morales, Gianmarco Soresi, Dan Toomey, Patrick Willems and Sabrina Wu.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • It’s provided a launching pad for comedians like Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, who were posting jokes online before finding success in film and television.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of comedians
Noun
  • As always, feel free to jump into the comments for questions, more context, debates, or to talk cartoons and video games like usual.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Appointment television has become a rarity for Gen Z, which was raised on on-demand cartoons and can’t even identify a channel guide.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of cartoons
Noun
  • The pursuit came to an end after officers deployed spike strips and disabled the car.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
  • Edward’s new Adana filet saute is reminiscent of Iraqi beef chillifry and Turkish et sote, with strips of filet mignon sautéed with onions, tomatoes, pepper paste and a touch of Persian curry powder.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of strips
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