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comics

noun

plural of comic

as in comedians

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor a well-known TV comic

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as in cartoons

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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This made her one of the few comedians to receive back-to-back noms.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Each week, Scanlon will sit down with guests who have something to teach us about how to build a meaningful career in this uncertain moment, from economists to journalists, farmers to comedians.

— Vox Communications, Vox, 20 Oct. 2026

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But many companies have been racing to develop vehicles straight out of science fiction movies and cartoons, with a few already selling aircraft.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a mix of reactions to the opinion piece, with some readers expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of editorial cartoons, longing for the days of past cartoonists like Herblock and Toles.

— Edith Pritchett, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

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The test strips for chlorine and quaternary ammonium expired in 2025.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
What catches the eye instead are the colored strips of tape running across the wall, like placeholders for the artworks that never got to hang in such a space.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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