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
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
During the Saturday night show, which is usually at the T-Mobile Center, Chiefs players like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have participated in skits.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For a local’s perspective on life here, catch a live recording of the Lake Effect Radio Hour, something of a nonfiction Prairie Home Companion, featuring songs, stories, skits, and area history.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 26 May 2026
Club Kid, arguably the festival’s hottest title in terms of commercial potential, comes from Jordan Firstman, a comedian who built his following through viral Instagram skits during the pandemic before crossing over into features.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Another person whom Ferrell had fun impersonating was Jeopardy host Alex Trebek in Celebrity Jeopardy skits.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
After months of unforgettable skits and electrifying performances, Season 51 of the late-night comedy showcase is coming to an end tonight.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 May 2026
His most viral videos include skits about dueling Drake and Kendrick Lamar tracks and parodies amplifying more serious lyrical messages in popular party music.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The skits, which Barker writes with and acts in opposite Tomlinson, tend to involve an abrupt turn from observational comedy into darker or more surreal territory.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
During the Saturday night show, which is usually at the T-Mobile Center, Chiefs players like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have participated in skits.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For a local’s perspective on life here, catch a live recording of the Lake Effect Radio Hour, something of a nonfiction Prairie Home Companion, featuring songs, stories, skits, and area history.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 26 May 2026
Club Kid, arguably the festival’s hottest title in terms of commercial potential, comes from Jordan Firstman, a comedian who built his following through viral Instagram skits during the pandemic before crossing over into features.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Another person whom Ferrell had fun impersonating was Jeopardy host Alex Trebek in Celebrity Jeopardy skits.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
After months of unforgettable skits and electrifying performances, Season 51 of the late-night comedy showcase is coming to an end tonight.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 May 2026
His most viral videos include skits about dueling Drake and Kendrick Lamar tracks and parodies amplifying more serious lyrical messages in popular party music.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The skits, which Barker writes with and acts in opposite Tomlinson, tend to involve an abrupt turn from observational comedy into darker or more surreal territory.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skits
Noun
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The broadest of comedies, the film’s often puerile humor is driven by an endless stream of male bungling, blundering and whining, only to be kicked up a notch by pratfalls of nearly every variety, from getting bucked off a galloping horse to tripping into a pile of trash.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Two comedies round out the five-strong announcement.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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Original concept sketches by the late John Hench, longtime artist and official Disney Legend, gave retro-future vibes and inspiration.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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The Ambient Experience themes were created from sketches by award-winning illustrator Joey Chou.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Its various iterations have managed to hold viewers' attention in the years since (the 2009 sibling version inspired a slew of parodies and fan fiction).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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His most viral videos include skits about dueling Drake and Kendrick Lamar tracks and parodies amplifying more serious lyrical messages in popular party music.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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“Skits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skits. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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