as in comedies
a short, funny story or performance
One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.
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Recent Examples of skits
As Paak and Soul started recording father-son YouTube skits, Paak discovered that Soul was magnetic and hilarious on camera.
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Kevin Polowy, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the comedic skits showed real progress.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
With both of them working in the medical field — Sheena as a physician’s assistant in the psychiatry field and Sunit as an internal medicine doctor — the Shahs have also included positive mental health content in some of the skits.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Other segments included card magic, floating illusions, and comedic skits, in which humanoids displayed improved timing, expressive behavior, and coordinated role interactions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Known for her skits and recreations of viral moments, Humphrey's name is almost guaranteed to be dropped in the comment section.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, future performers took note and mostly left the skits to Broadway and focused on the musical performances.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
All skits aside, Fallon recently gave fans a glimpse of his life off-camera in a rare photo dump with his daughter Frances.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
In Sayreville, New Jersey, second- and third-graders will lead a school assembly featuring original skits about responsible technology use, supported by ConnectSafely Quick Guides and classroom follow-ups.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Kevin Polowy, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the comedic skits showed real progress.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
With both of them working in the medical field — Sheena as a physician’s assistant in the psychiatry field and Sunit as an internal medicine doctor — the Shahs have also included positive mental health content in some of the skits.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Other segments included card magic, floating illusions, and comedic skits, in which humanoids displayed improved timing, expressive behavior, and coordinated role interactions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Known for her skits and recreations of viral moments, Humphrey's name is almost guaranteed to be dropped in the comment section.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, future performers took note and mostly left the skits to Broadway and focused on the musical performances.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
All skits aside, Fallon recently gave fans a glimpse of his life off-camera in a rare photo dump with his daughter Frances.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
In Sayreville, New Jersey, second- and third-graders will lead a school assembly featuring original skits about responsible technology use, supported by ConnectSafely Quick Guides and classroom follow-ups.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skits
Noun
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Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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That means less space for comedies, dramas and unscripted shows, which could squeeze some marginally performing series out.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Three weeks later, sketches were ready to be turned into samples.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are also costume sketches, props and behind-the-scenes looks.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There have been countless parodies of the mega-viral ad and lots of unofficial merch created in its honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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How are the parodies recreated?—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Skits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skits. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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