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high comedies

noun

plural of high comedy
as in low comedies

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  1. comedies
  2. slapsticks
Noun
  • This year’s Emmy Awards ceremony will see actors, directors, writers and more from drama shows like The Pitt and Pluribus as well as comedies like Widow’s Bay and Hacks compete for trophies.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Winkler was set to guest star, a subtle nod to the pair’s place as stars of hit Tuesday night ABC comedies of yore, Three’s Company for Ritter and Happy Days for Winkler.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of comedies
Noun
  • Ludwigsen played each of the five commercial slapsticks five times in an anechoic environment, minimizing any acoustic room effects with absorbing wedges.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Definition of slapsticks
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“High comedies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20comedies. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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