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as in cartoons
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
reading the Sunday funnies is part of my weekend ritual
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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
let's can the funnies—we've got serious work to do here
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Noun
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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 -
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
Noun
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Cardi’s jokes and swagger never clock out.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
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Start by complimenting their service or product, and feel free to crack jokes and make small talk with the rep.—
Rose Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hemp Leaf Kumiko Lattices Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique used to create intricate geometric latticework patterns by joining thin strips of wood without nails or glue.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both plates were attached to the table using Velcro strips.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Journalists, as a result, will have no trouble recognizing themselves in The Paper, which captures the quirks, jargon, and inside jokes of newsroom life while still delivering plenty of laughs amid the chaos.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The laughs here are as dry as a cough post-bronchitis.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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The sounds of sweet barks, slurps from surrounding water bowls and giggles over the elaborate canine costumes filled the air.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Funnies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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