as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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His dad loved the humorist Robert Benchley and kept his books in the house.
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Dwight Garner, New York Times, 19 May 2025
As America’s greatest humorist, his enduring power springs from his core principles that shaped his comedy.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and featured some of the biggest names in comedy, including David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, and John Mulaney who celebrated O’Brien.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
The supergroup of sorts counts among its members such literary luminaries as Stephen King, Mitch Albom and Hiaasen’s friend and former Herald humorist, Dave Barry.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
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Dwight Garner, New York Times, 19 May 2025
As America’s greatest humorist, his enduring power springs from his core principles that shaped his comedy.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and featured some of the biggest names in comedy, including David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, and John Mulaney who celebrated O’Brien.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
The supergroup of sorts counts among its members such literary luminaries as Stephen King, Mitch Albom and Hiaasen’s friend and former Herald humorist, Dave Barry.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorist
comedian
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As Pride Month 2025 comes to a close, a new couple just took to Instagram to make their relationship official: movie star Elliot Page and Overcompensating actor and comedian Julia Shiplett.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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The legendary actor, director, comedian and producer, who turns 99 on June 28, 2025, kicked off his career in comedy by helping fellow funnyman Sid Caesar with hisYour Show of Shows.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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