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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The comedian credited getting clean to his close bond with his family and various supportive people in his life, including SNL cast members like Colin Jost.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Your wife, Sarah Tollemache, is also a stand-up comedian.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The comedian took a moment to thank the president for his efforts on Thursday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
After the assassination of Kirk, Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, promised consequences for ABC if the network didn’t take action against Kimmel for the comedian’s remarks about Kirk and his supporters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Your wife, Sarah Tollemache, is also a stand-up comedian.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The comedian took a moment to thank the president for his efforts on Thursday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
After the assassination of Kirk, Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, promised consequences for ABC if the network didn’t take action against Kimmel for the comedian’s remarks about Kirk and his supporters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
Noun
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The comic released her memoir, Leslie F**ing Jones, in 2023.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The comic won two Eisner Awards and was nominated for three GLAAD Media Awards.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Shaun rose to fame in the late 1970s to early 1980s as both a teen idol and entertainer.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cage's Rayford Steele, for example, was played by God's Not Dead star and conservative entertainer Kevin Sorbo.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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The player’s winning cards were a 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen and a joker acting as a king — all in clubs.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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In fact, early reviews have consistently brought up the film's humor and wit, and that feedback has also made its way to the cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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The album also holds moments of his signature wit and humor.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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The participation of big-name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart and Jimmy Carr, has provoked criticism from fellow comedians, including Marc Maron, Shane Gillis and Stavros Halkias, as well as human rights groups and other commentators.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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When realtor and entrepreneur Rashida Miller first met Nathaniel Stroman, otherwise known as comedian Earthquake, the funnyman was in his element.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Stiltwalking clown Connor Breen shook my hand and welcomed me to the team.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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That powerhouse voice is almost at odds with Warren’s easygoing, class clown personality.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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