as in comic
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs
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Recent Examples of comedian
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College, Burrows attended the graduate program of the Yale School of Drama, where his classmates included actor-comedian Robert Klein, playwright John Guare and film director John Badham.
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Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
In numerous friendly exchanges, Epstein expressed interest in Krassner’s writing, including a work-in-progress novel about the late comedian Lenny Bruce.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
The show was canceled that year, after Mencia was accused of stealing material from other comedians.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Maddie’s Secret, comedian, writer, and actor Early’s directorial debut, opens exclusively at the IFC in New York where helmer Q&As (moderators include John Wilson, Brace Belden and Ivy Wolk) have sold out and more added, and with most other screenings at or near capacity.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
In numerous friendly exchanges, Epstein expressed interest in Krassner’s writing, including a work-in-progress novel about the late comedian Lenny Bruce.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
The show was canceled that year, after Mencia was accused of stealing material from other comedians.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Maddie’s Secret, comedian, writer, and actor Early’s directorial debut, opens exclusively at the IFC in New York where helmer Q&As (moderators include John Wilson, Brace Belden and Ivy Wolk) have sold out and more added, and with most other screenings at or near capacity.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
Noun
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In a trailer released by the streamer, the comic tells the story of admitting his elderly father into a retirement home.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Chun serves as showrunner for the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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The president’s instinct to go for the jugular was on display in his first campaign, when he was written off early on as an entertainer but found success with brutal takedowns.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Winter wants to be strong enough to perform by August 1 when friend and fellow drag entertainer Charity Kase comes to Kansas City.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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There’s a good reason why David Sedaris is the most beloved humorist in America.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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By 1980, most newspapers had humorists as well as analysts on their editorial or op-ed pages, and some, especially smaller ones that did not have separate business or lifestyle sections, ran advice columns on business and other topics there.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most recently, his stunning lead performance in Project Hail Mary captivated audiences around the world, proving his extraordinary ability to carry a film with grace, wit, and profound emotional power.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The event, which was attended by the players' family and close friends, featured a performance by A Boogie wit da Hoodie and a champagne toast by star point guard Brunson with his teammates.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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During a press conference in Los Angeles County on Thursday, District Attorney Nathan Hochman revealed his office has filed 12 felony charges against Mencia, accusing the 58-year-old funnyman of failing to report personal and business income between 2019 and 2024.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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The funnyman continued to work with some of the most compelling directors of the 21st century, receiving an Oscar nomination for his textured turn in Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation (2003).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The island village is beset by sea hags, serial killers, creepy clowns and other evils that interfere with Tom’s dream of turning Widow’s Bay into a Martha’s Vineyard-like tourist destination.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Even the announcers are laughing at the clown Way to swing the bat.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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