humorist
noun
hu·mor·ist
ˈhyü-mə-rist 
ˈyü-
1
archaic
: a person subject to whims
2
: a person specializing in or noted for humor
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Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist.
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Southern humorist and actress Fannie Flagg narrates her own work with a touch of whimsy.
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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
Through these conversations, Sacks earned the esteem of his own heroes, including humorist and New Yorker writer David Sedaris.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Late political humorist Molly Ivins sings at the Cactus Cafe with Jimmy LaFave; critics not impressed.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Through these conversations, Sacks earned the esteem of his own heroes, including humorist and New Yorker writer David Sedaris.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Late political humorist Molly Ivins sings at the Cactus Cafe with Jimmy LaFave; critics not impressed.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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“Humorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humorist. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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humorist
noun
hu·mor·ist
ˈhyüm-(ə-)rəst
ˈyüm-
: a person specializing in or noted for humor
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