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
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Regarding his responsibility as an Indian comic in the global ecosystem, Das focuses on authenticity over representation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Schulz and his Flagrant 2 podcast and fellow comic co-host Akaash Singh condemned ABC’s move.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Apatow cast Ansari as Randy Springs, an obnoxious comic, in his 2009 film Funny People.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Regarding his responsibility as an Indian comic in the global ecosystem, Das focuses on authenticity over representation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Crowle is particularly good with his articulate singing and highly comic physicality.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Schulz and his Flagrant 2 podcast and fellow comic co-host Akaash Singh condemned ABC’s move.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic
Noun
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That’s when Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden made the decision to pre-empt Kimmel’s show indefinitely, in hopes of discussing how to move forward with the host and comedian.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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All of this points toward a dystopian future where late-night comedians are banned because no one is allowed to poke fun at the president, regardless of who is in office.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Probably not, because the original 2002 cartoon is still a standout in the Disney canon.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Last year the park swung open the doors to equally ingenious fairytale rides themed to the Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan cartoons.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Though brief, the video struck a chord with viewers who found humor in the dramatic before-and-after.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Iger saw no humor consistent with Disney’s brand in that episode.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since 2022, Wysocki has established himself as social media’s favorite cast member on Make Some Noise, Dropout’s game show in which contestants are rewarded points for improvising scenes based on comedic prompts.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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But only the older duo of the comedic TV trio made it to the Disney post-Emmys party at Los Angeles' Vibina restaurant.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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For a money-saving swap, trade the filets for two less expensive New York strip steaks (about 12 ounces each), and reduce the cook time.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The builder also will install a five-foot sidewalk and six-foot planting strip along the property’s frontage on McCrary Road, Beason added.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are a lot of different kinds of reminiscing on here, humorous and serious.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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On stage, DeMarco projected a charismatic, likable and humorous persona that went beyond his simple attire of a baseball cap and a T-shirt.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though The Blackening is laugh-out-loud funny, its sharp writing makes for equal parts horror and humor, rarely letting its tension rest for a second.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lily Harrison’s script is laugh-out-loud funny while staying grounded and deeply relatable.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The success has spawned various hybrid formats mixing horror with comedy, religious themes and action.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Amy Poehler has some choice words for the Academy after seeing comedies get snubbed at the Oscars year after year.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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