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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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Last month, clean comic Nate Bargatze set a record for standup at the hockey arena with 32,103 tickets sold across two shows.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Leanne stars stand-up comic Leanne Morgan as a grandmother coping with her husband of 33 years leaving her for another woman.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Mendez as Officer Grace Hackett, a hard-working officer and an aspiring stand-up comic when off the clock.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Last month, clean comic Nate Bargatze set a record for standup at the hockey arena with 32,103 tickets sold across two shows.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Such is his gift: to straddle the line of comic tragedy, of elite art and systemic class inequity.
—Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Leanne stars stand-up comic Leanne Morgan as a grandmother coping with her husband of 33 years leaving her for another woman.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic
Noun
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The restaurant also has a stage and had been bringing in live music and comedians.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The comedian wrote a short but powerful caption to mark year nine on Instagram in August 2025.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Laugh Lines: Test your knowledge of classic New Yorker cartoons.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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Novelty waffle makers create waffles in fun shapes, like rocket ships or cartoon characters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite that apprehension, No Hard Feelings is still a carefree project, filled with humor and levity while touching on the deep universality of love, heartbreak, and new beginnings.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bronstein’s breathless, pressure-cooker visual approach and Byrne’s fearlessly committed performance (which earned her the Silver Bear at this year’s Berlinale) contribute to a full-throttle film that depicts life as a series of never-ending fires—without losing its sense of fanciful humor.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While Graham’s channel is comedic in nature, the results are no joke.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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To wit, there’s a character-selection menu where players can choose to play as famous stand-ups including Matt Rife, Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser, and Shane Gillis, and beside them are various gauges that illustrate their comedic skills.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The series of black-and-white photos showed the then-family of four in different poses and holding up a sonogram strip.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Leaving a bare or gravel strip about 18 to 24 inches wide next to your home may deter them.3 Cut back branches that touch your house to prevent easy access.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Donkey provided comic relief, pathos and friendship to Shrek, with the film praised for its humorous twist on fairy-tale tropes.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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This humorous and heartfelt novel traces a decade in the couple’s life together — and Coralie’s own journey toward self-discovery.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His desperate attempt at explaining it away is laugh-out-loud funny.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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There’s something about his ability to be both hypersensitive and judgmental, ambitious and full of self-doubt, dark and laugh-out-loud funny that has influenced my writing and thinking.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Paramount Pictures’ reboot/sequel of the comedy film series The Naked Gun is projected by Deadline to earn $8.1 million in its second weekend from 3,363 locations.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Also involved in the sale was The Stand comedy club owner Paul Italia.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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