Definitions

graphic novel

NOUN

comic book

Synonyms

WEAK

cartoon comic comic-strip book manga

Example Sentences

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The law was passed in 2023, 13 years after Chicago Public Schools, without explanation or warning, removed Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel autobiography “Persepolis” from classrooms and libraries, sparking a student movement against censorship.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

The first graphic novel that ever won a Pulitzer Prize was “Maus.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Other awards at the ceremony include categories for best illustrator, fiction, debut fiction, science fiction and fantasy, discover, romantic fiction author and graphic novel.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The graphic novel illustrator, 38, says he is alarmed by society's increasing dependence on artificial intelligence, which he insists is inferior to the things it is being used to replace.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

“Wow! I love your graphic novel collection. Can I borrow a few?”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan