Examples of jester in a Sentence
a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw
the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester
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On freedom of opinion, on freedom of the press, on freedom of satire, on jesters’ freedom.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Handing the kingdom of SoFi over to the court jesters for a night is a feat worthy of celebration.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
That said, Katie Holmes makes a compelling case for classic-meets-court jester as a modern twist on the old argyle sweater routine.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Handing the kingdom of SoFi over to the court jesters for a night is a feat worthy of celebration.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
That said, Katie Holmes makes a compelling case for classic-meets-court jester as a modern twist on the old argyle sweater routine.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jester
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“Jester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jester. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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jester
noun
jest·er
ˈjes-tər 
1
: fool entry 1 sense 2
court jester
2
: a person given to jests
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