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
During the coronavirus pandemic, Scanlon began using whiteboards and creating skits on social media to explain markets and economic trends for audiences not versed in financial markets.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
Students in Honka's class complained to staff at the school in April 2024 that they were allegedly pressured to kiss during skits that were graded assignments.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The content creator has garnered over 2 million followers across platforms by posting comical skits about the workplace, framing office culture as relatable and all too accurate.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
Students in Honka's class complained to staff at the school in April 2024 that they were allegedly pressured to kiss during skits that were graded assignments.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The content creator has garnered over 2 million followers across platforms by posting comical skits about the workplace, framing office culture as relatable and all too accurate.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skits
Noun
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James Burrows was born in Los Angeles, where his father worked as a writer for top radio comedies, but the family soon relocated to New York City.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The Pitt is close to an inevitable winner, especially since the two best new dramas in this category — Pluribus and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — are both absolutely comedies.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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That meant weaving in comedy sketches, musical performances and choreography as well as clips that audiences had never seen before.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The payoff was a bevy of remarkable oil and pencil sketches (a stunning oil study can be seen in the Olana exhibition) as well as paintings.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Tiddes gave props to Paramount’s marketing department, which created a string of memes and myriad parodies on social media to lead the masses to Scary Movie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Yankovic has recorded parodies of songs by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Queen, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Eminem and many others.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
17 June 2026
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“Skits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skits. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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