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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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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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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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The cartoon images were deeply offensive to many Muslims, who viewed them as sacrilegious.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Hailey transformed herself into the Y2K cartoon character with a vibrant red wig, black turtleneck, low-slung green cargo-pants.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
According to director Robert Zemeckis, the actor was approached to lead the cartoon live-action hybrid Disney film.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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With a cartoon aesthetic only the early Space Age could deliver, the fanciful four-wheeler was not fully appreciated in its time.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The cartoon images were deeply offensive to many Muslims, who viewed them as sacrilegious.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Hailey transformed herself into the Y2K cartoon character with a vibrant red wig, black turtleneck, low-slung green cargo-pants.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2024
According to director Robert Zemeckis, the actor was approached to lead the cartoon live-action hybrid Disney film.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartoon
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While sketch comedy show frequently takes aim at Trump — played since 2016 by Alec Baldwin and James Austin Johnson — Saturday's episode spoofed the actors paying fealty to the new commander in chief.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Roan marked her debut on the NBC sketch comedy series alongside six-time host and comedian John Mulaney in an episode ahead of Election Day Nov. 5.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Washington state, for instance, in 2011 transferred a 2.5-mile strip of state road 522 to the Seattle suburb of Bothell.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Two parallel low-friction strips lay along the mouse’s belly, while the power switch and sensor remain nestled up top.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Jacob believed that the capitalization of common nouns was an inorganic import and did away with it, a choice that inspired parodies in the German press.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Saturday Night Live recap: Host John Mulaney makes grand return with Chappell Roan and surprise guests To start, Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim sing a Lion King parody revealing that the carton is filled with possum milk.Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Elegy thus belongs to an old and ignoble genre, one which caricatures the hillbilly for an audience’s titillation.Sarah Jones, Vulture, 15 July 2024
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As is human nature, the two sides caricature each other and try to demonize each other.Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024
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Mega Millions 02-24-25-52-58, Mega Ball: 09, Megaplier: 2 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Triple Twist 04-06-26-27-28-30 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The comic was also a change from your usual writing style.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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In that comic, the bad guy is Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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While recalling the series of events leading up to the reveal, Brynn claimed that Erin had looped her in on the joke.Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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But for my money–and that’s a joke–the best show on the radio might be Marketplace.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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Starbucks cups are pictured on a counter in Manhattan, New York, on Feb. 16, 2022.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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On the ground floor, the red cognac hues of the salon bar (pictured above) create a welcoming atmosphere to a modern space that narrates the story of the founder, curated by the house’s in-house historian, Isabelle Vignon.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Cartoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartoon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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