1
as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a well-known TV comic
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2
as in cartoon
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
posted an especially funny comic by the watercooler
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as in humor
the amusing quality or element in something
a celebrated humorist who, without fail, could find the comic in even the most mundane of situations
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as in comedic
causing or intended to cause laughter
a comic monologue about his misadventures as a first-time camper
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Recent Examples of comic
Navied Mahdavian, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
And this year, Hulu is trying to spotlight one comic every month.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
But Liefeld wanted to try something new for the 33rd anniversary of Youngblood, with each edition of this comic only available to buy on his website, or at a one-day only signing Wednesday at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This comic was edited by Malaka Gharib and Beck Harlan.
—Navied Mahdavian, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
And this year, Hulu is trying to spotlight one comic every month.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
It’s evolved into an at times biting, oftentimes comic, cultural critic.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
But Liefeld wanted to try something new for the 33rd anniversary of Youngblood, with each edition of this comic only available to buy on his website, or at a one-day only signing Wednesday at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic
Noun
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Trump sued Maher in 2013 for $5 million after the comedian made a crass joke about his mother and an orangutan.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-winning show revolves around the relationship between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), an out-of-touch and past-her-prime comedian, and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), an up-and-coming writer who is hired to revive Vance's struggling career.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Other kids spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA ‘ABSOLUTELY SICK’ – Parents file federal complaints after school forces 11-year-olds to take explicit health survey.—
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FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Instead of shaping stories that convince, craft absorbing narratives that evoke raw emotion—humor, suspense, passion, disgust and even fear.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Like a Dickensian Andy Capp, Johnson is an uber-charming rogue, an everyman bluesy belter whose winking humor with a hint of the scoundrel are not entirely unlike Scott’s demeanor, though each man’s vocals, inflection and stage presence are/were clearly their own.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Daredevil: Born Again shockingly began with the death of the esteemed, comedic lawyer Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock’s best friend and business partner from the original 2015 Daredevil series.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And there are her collaborations with Poehler, this latest one a comedic homage to their 30-year friendship.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Convenient, comfy, and cute, these Arizona sandals have come with me all over the world, from Japan to France, and all over the Vegas strip.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to Today, chicken strips haven't been available at McDonald's in any form since 2020.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There were humorous moments amid the writers’ accounts of tragedy.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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When the slasher eventually appears, stealing the group’s car before murdering them with a humorous bluntness, there is also a real atmosphere of dread.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Star Toomey Age: 28 Hometown: Monrovia, Liberia Current residence: Augusta, Ga. Occupation: Sales expert Three words to describe you: Hilarious, smooth, laugh-out-loud funny.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Ukrainians have knocked out at least two BTR-D funnies since November.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Examples include Africa United, a comedy about young Rwandan soccer players; The Trial of Jeff David, a true crime podcast detailing the lives of former slaves falsely accused of murder in the 1800s; and Black Enuf, a cartoon about LGBT hip-hop lovers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Plot details are being kept under wraps but the series is being described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics and grief.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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