graphic novel

noun

Definition of graphic novelnext
as in comic book

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Recent Examples of graphic novel The graphic novel’s publisher is Storm King Comics, the imprint run by Carpenter’s wife and longtime collaborator, Sandy King. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026 In Robin Easter’s new graphic novel, monster-loving Jamie moves to a new town and tries to find her place in the school’s social ecosystem. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 The co-authors will discuss collaborating on their graphic novel Punk Like Me, zine making in the 90s, and teach library patrons how to make their own zines. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 One was having his second ice cream of the day, while the other was lying on his back, reading a graphic novel. — Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel
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  1. comic book
  2. comic strip
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  • Anthony Hopkins has played villains and popes, presidents and dictators, titans of literature and comic book kings.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of comic book
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  • The comic strip, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang, was first introduced to the world in 1950.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Hickman Kewpies are named after a naked, smiling baby who was a favorite in a comic strip and later dolls and figurines.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of comic strip

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic%20novel. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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