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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a well-known TV comic
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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Red-hot comic Nate Bargatze is in negotiations to star in Christmas in Paradise, a holiday family comedy from Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists‘ Scott Stuber that’s in the early stages of development.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, as a Jewish man with a direct connection to the horrors that the Nazi regime inflicted on millions of people, Spiegelman recently collaborated with author Joe Sacco on a three-page comic about the alarming situation in Gaza.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The comic talked about visiting the Middle East after Chappelle’s Show, and around the same time as Carter.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Red-hot comic Nate Bargatze is in negotiations to star in Christmas in Paradise, a holiday family comedy from Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists‘ Scott Stuber that’s in the early stages of development.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Hackman’s comic timing is perfect as a blind man who encounters Peter Boyle’s monster.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, as a Jewish man with a direct connection to the horrors that the Nazi regime inflicted on millions of people, Spiegelman recently collaborated with author Joe Sacco on a three-page comic about the alarming situation in Gaza.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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Toward the end of his monologue, the comedian began talking about his love for historical documentaries, specifically Ken Burns’ Civil War special.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Peter Falk appreciated a good Columbo impression — at least according to actor and comedian Kevin Pollak! Pollak — who is known for his stellar impressions — recently spoke to PEOPLE exclusively while attending the premiere of the new show Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue in Culver City, Calif.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The show also announced that Alan Cumming will have a guest role in the season’s second episode, voicing a cartoon character named Mr. Ring-A-Ding who breaks out of his celluloid world.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Spiteful buys plain aluminum cans and applies an array of colorful cartoon labels during the packaging process to market its portfolio.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Related article Why the dinner party is a declining art At the end of the day, small talk is meant to be lighthearted and enjoyable, and a little humor and compassion go a long way, Sah said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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O’Brien has a very specific brand of humor that mixes the bombastic and the surreal with a biting sharpness and a healthy dose of self depreciation.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adam Sandler Adam Sandler will always be known, first and foremost, for his comedic skills.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Offerman’s soothing tones and comedic bits are a welcome addition to the ceremony.—Megan McCluskey The Substance wins Best Makeup and Hairstyling Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon and Marilyne Scarselli took home Oscars for their makeup and hairstyling work on The Substance.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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Jana walked to the backyard, past Stephan’s burned and toppled basketball hoop, toward the pool, stepping over a strip of artificial grass, so green and bright, as if the fire had skipped over it, leaving a slender memory of what was.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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There was no sanitizer measured in a three-compartment sink or in buckets with wipe cloths, and employees did not know how to properly verify the quantity of sanitizer using test strips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, comparing body counts and jesting about whether size matters.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rough-hewn and flinty, a movie star without stereotypical movie-star looks, Hackman gave even his humorous roles a slightly sinister, unpredictable edge.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 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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He will next be seen in the British comedy horror film The Scurry.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The crime comedy co-stars Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Pete Davidson, and Bill Murray.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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