1
as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
a political cartoon mocking the state legislature
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2
as in strip
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
reading the cartoons in the Sunday newspaper
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3
as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
in this biopic the life of a complex man is reduced to a cartoon
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Recent Examples of cartoon
Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
He was replaced by pop journeyman Ron Dante, the former lead singer for the TV cartoon group The Archies.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
But this new version from James Gunn offers a more colorful, playful Superman flavor for fans who grew up reading comics and watching cartoons.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 11 July 2025
Forget the movie serials, forget the cartoons, forget the Batman ’66 film – Richard Donner’s Superman was the most groundbreaking step forward for the superheroes on the big screen.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
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To them, Perry was a living cartoon, a hero who made being playful, weird, and expressive feel powerful.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
He was replaced by pop journeyman Ron Dante, the former lead singer for the TV cartoon group The Archies.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
But this new version from James Gunn offers a more colorful, playful Superman flavor for fans who grew up reading comics and watching cartoons.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 11 July 2025
Forget the movie serials, forget the cartoons, forget the Batman ’66 film – Richard Donner’s Superman was the most groundbreaking step forward for the superheroes on the big screen.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartoon
Noun
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As usual, fans will find hundreds of exhibitors on the enormous show floor, from huge booths for big entertainment companies to tables of artists selling original pages and sketches.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The viral video led to countless memes, comedy sketches, and ultimately, Byron's resignation from the company.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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The health department recommends picking up fentanyl and xylazine test strips and Narcan from its Syringe Services Program, 2705 E. Washington Ave., or 2300 S. Park St., in Madison.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
17 July 2025
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Dredd proved hugely popular, engendering several more comics and comics strips, video and board games, books, and even postage stamps in the United Kingdom.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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Fittingly, Yankovic and Miranda pulled together a parody of the viral Coldplay Cheating Camera with some help from Colbert’s late-night peers.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Colbert soon developed a character for himself, a parody of conservative political pundits loosely based on Bill O'Reilly, then on Fox News.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The show’s first limp wrist belongs to a novelty teapot caricaturing Wilde as a man-woman.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Of course, his privilege was intolerable to some, and he was caricatured in the press.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 19 drawing Midday: 9-1-5 Evening: 1-2-3 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Powerball 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 The Pick 10-23-24-35-41-42 Pick 3 1-4-4 Fantasy 5 13-33-34-38-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Effects around them — a stream of water, a blast of magic, a foggy cloud — are 2D, and their environments are shaded and colored to look like the setting of a comic.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 July 2025
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Proceeds from the sales of the comic will be put toward the Armstead Academic Project, Armstead’s nonprofit initiative launched in 2019 to promote student success.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Chinese officials in the eastern province of Zhejiang have put stand-up comics on notice to avoid jokes that could fuel resentment between the sexes.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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According to the site, there were allegedly posts that included fat-shaming and rape jokes, among other topics via the Q&A platform Curious Cat.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The next clip pictured Stickler on top of the mystery man, whose back was to the camera.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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While our children often experience summer with wide-eyed excitement - picturing endless playdates, pool days, and screen time - parents often brace themselves for the real summer marathon.—
Bevone Ritchie,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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“Cartoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartoon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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