satirist
noun
sat·i·rist
ˈsa-tə-rist 
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social satirists of the American Dream
the great British satirist, Jonathan Swift
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The trial of Richard Worsley versus George Bisset in February 1782 attracted a considerable amount of publicity and was depicted by several of London’s best satirists.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
American eccentrics like Walters long have provided material for satirists across the pond.
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Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, mathematician and political satirist, has died at 97.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
American eccentrics like Walters long have provided material for satirists across the pond.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Tom Lehrer, the musical comedy legend, mathematician and political satirist, has died at 97.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2025
Tom Lehrer, an influential musical satirist who found fame in the 1950s and '60s, died at age 97 on Saturday.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for satirist
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“Satirist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satirist. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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satirist
noun
sat·i·rist
ˈsat-ə-rəst
: a person who satirizes
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