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
There are plenty of chances to see some impressive live comedians this summer.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Described as Superbad meets Derry Girls, Bender is based on the late-’70s, post-punk Dublin experiences of Adrian Cunningham, who penned the script with Belfast writer/comedian Ciaran Bartlett.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
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Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
Haber will be there along with comedians Julia Sweeney and Harper Steele and, for good measure, Alan Cumming.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Described as Superbad meets Derry Girls, Bender is based on the late-’70s, post-punk Dublin experiences of Adrian Cunningham, who penned the script with Belfast writer/comedian Ciaran Bartlett.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
Haber will be there along with comedians Julia Sweeney and Harper Steele and, for good measure, Alan Cumming.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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Dujardin and Dana have fine chemistry, but Dujardin’s best chemistry is with Ficarra, an Italian comic with exaggerated features and a love for the zanier aspects of the story.
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The legendary comic’s last credit was the CBS series The Royal Family, which Murphy created and which reunited Foxx with his Harlem Nights costar Della Reese.
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The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011.
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking everyday scenarios.
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Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.
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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.
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There’s a good reason why David Sedaris is the most beloved humorist in America.
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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.
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To be sure, Maher’s ready wit and spontaneous repartee as a talk show host were central themes for the parade of chums who praised the honoree.
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Jade stalked Chelsea, but Charlotte Flair interfered and hit Cargill wit the belt.
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David Letterman is set to make his debut at the Montreal Just For Laughs comedy festival next month alongside Canadian funnyman Will Arnett.
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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.
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The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.
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Up until his first day of filming Jackass, Steve-O was a clown in nightclubs, cruise ships and at a flea-market circus.
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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