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
Bargatze’s nice-guy persona and family-friendly material has catapulted him to become last year’s top-selling standup comedian in America.
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Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
These are great comedians, working up their scenes, as before, from hours of improv.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Nate Bargatze will host this year’s Emmys, marking the comedian’s first time emceeing a major award show.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
The evening also featured surprise appearances and announcements by comedians Chloe Fineman and Liza Koshy, introducing elements of music, food, and entertainment that mirrored the brand’s approach to multisensory engagement and cultural relevance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
These are great comedians, working up their scenes, as before, from hours of improv.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Nate Bargatze will host this year’s Emmys, marking the comedian’s first time emceeing a major award show.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
The evening also featured surprise appearances and announcements by comedians Chloe Fineman and Liza Koshy, introducing elements of music, food, and entertainment that mirrored the brand’s approach to multisensory engagement and cultural relevance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
Noun
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The clean comic, who has been called nicest guy in stand-up comedy, will emcee the ceremony honoring the best in television live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the comic and actor has popped up in a number of film and TV projects, from Dolemite Is My Name (2019) to Schmigadoon!—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump — a political unicorn with his background as an entertainer and status as a billionaire — is term limited.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
27 Aug. 2025
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The guest’s winning cards were a 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and a joker acting as a 6, all in clubs, according to the casino.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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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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The British humorist Miles Kington once said that knowledge is recognizing that a tomato is a fruit, whereas wisdom is knowing not to put tomatoes in a fruit salad.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But will any of us fans still have our wits by then?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Having come out of Canada like the late John Candy, Reynolds has been a lifelong fan of the Canadian funnyman and actor since first watching the homegrown satirical comedy series SCTV, in which Candy co-starred.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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George Clooney wants everyone to know Adam Sandler is much more than a funnyman.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Someone should be impeaching this Laporta clown.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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