as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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Recent Examples of humorist
Comedic actress Jackie Hoffman joins other brash Broadway broads for a return of Douglas Carter Beane‘s tribute to early 20th century humorist Dorothy Parker.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Southern humorist and actress Fannie Flagg narrates her own work with a touch of whimsy.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Southern humorist and actress Fannie Flagg narrates her own work with a touch of whimsy.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorist
comedian
Noun
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The comedian was seen passing out pizza slices like flyers for a bringer show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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English footballer Rio Ferdinand and American comedian Ian Karmel serve as cohosts on the show, which will broadcast new episodes several nights per week.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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“Humorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorist. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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