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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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
One key figure in her universe is Tom Lehrer, the musical satirist and local hero who died last July.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The conservative satirist announced in May that he was being treated for prostate cancer, which had metastasized to his bones.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
The fact is, the four of us were satirists.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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satirist
noun
sat·i·rist
ˈsat-ə-rəst
: a person who satirizes
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