Thesaurus results for COMEDIAN

comedian

noun

kə-ˈmē-dē-ən

Definition of comedian

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 Dozens more comedians will perform at nine venues across the city. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The role had originally been offered to and rejected by actor and comedian Jerry Van Dyke, the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Singers Madelyn Tallent & Malachi Martin, comedian Lachlan Patterson were also cut, while singers Bety and Butter & Grit, along with mentalists James & Marina, survived. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 Cedric the Entertainer, the popular comedian and actor, is bringing his stand-up comedy show to Maryland this weekend. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comedian

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian

Noun

The Scottish comic continues to be managed by Rick Hughes at Off the Kerb.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Four years ago, the comic, a household name in the world’s fourth-most populous country, decided to start over in America.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of comic

Noun

Petal vents about the plight of the mass entertainer who is forever observed and critiqued.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
To the world, McRae is a strong, fearless entertainer, a triple threat who can pen songs that recall the fizzy pop of the early aughts and bring them to life as a ferocious singer and dancer.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertainer

Noun

Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
David May was the joker in the team; Paul Scholes was the silent assassin, sat there at the back, throwing comments.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of joker

Noun

An isolated patient can find medical influencers, therapist creators, or medical humorists who translate the opaque language of healthcare into something human, tailored, and easier to understand.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Playing the banjo, the guitar and some mandolin as well as singing tenor vocals, Manion became the leader and chief humorist of the band.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026

Definition of humorist

Noun

But blessed with unusual wit and sensitivity, as well as a delightful young cast, the Amazon drama nevertheless stands out as something special.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Olson was known for her wit, honesty and way of making people feel welcome and important, the obituary added.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of wit

Noun

David Letterman is set to make his debut at the Montreal Just For Laughs comedy festival next month alongside Canadian funnyman Will Arnett.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
The perennial funnyman suffered an immense tragedy earlier this year with the loss of his daughter, Katherine, yet still wrings laughs out of flamboyant director Oliver Putnam on Only Murders in the Building five seasons in.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

Definition of funnyman

Noun

An Illinois teen has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly committing a deadly stabbing attack while dressed in a clown outfit.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton is not only known for being a speedster, with one of the fastest combine times in history, but a class clown as well.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026