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
The comedian first played the character as an SNL cast member, then for a film and TV series.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
The comedian arrived in a pair of rich red burgundy satin pumps that blended with the bright red carpet at the awards ceremony.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The comedian plays an art teacher whose Italian destination wedding goes awry in the worst way, but still makes the most of his trip – and finds another chance at love, too.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the guests who accompanied Allen and Previn to dinners with Epstein included talk show host Dick Cavett, linguist Noam Chomsky and the late comedian David Brenner.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
The comedian arrived in a pair of rich red burgundy satin pumps that blended with the bright red carpet at the awards ceremony.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The comedian plays an art teacher whose Italian destination wedding goes awry in the worst way, but still makes the most of his trip – and finds another chance at love, too.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the guests who accompanied Allen and Previn to dinners with Epstein included talk show host Dick Cavett, linguist Noam Chomsky and the late comedian David Brenner.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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Maher, who celebrated his 70th birthday last week, has been a party-agnostic political comic and agitator for decades.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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As has become tradition for Jon Stewart‘s Monday evening hosting stints for The Daily Show, the political comic had to work hard to detangle all the webs of hypocrisy exemplified by the right wing — this time, in relation to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Known for an act that mixes comedy with magic, the entertainer should have plenty of tricks up his sleeve.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Who is the Halftime entertainer?—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mas, though, does have a joker in his deck.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The State Police magazine already has a crew of freelance humorists hard at work.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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From Nigel Kneale's Quatermass through to Doctor Who, UK science fiction has a character all its own, combining small island sensibilities and anxieties with a dash of British wit.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of my favorite date things to do, play chess and match wits with a lady.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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The film, which will include archival footage and new interviews with the influential funnyman and his famous friends, is set to debut on May 12.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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One of Brooks' four children is opening up about the beloved funnyman, who will turn 100 in June.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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Deep cherry red, black, and white come together to create a whimsical world of dice, cards, sad clowns, and a ticking pocketwatch.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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These clowns don't even have the courage of their pathetic White supremacist convictions.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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