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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The humorist Dave Barry, a friend of Turow’s for some 30 years and his bandmate in the writers’ rock group the Rock Bottom Remainders, officiated.
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Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and will feature some of the biggest names in comedy.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, presented by Wells Fargo and named after the late writer and humorist of the same name, honors those who've had an impact on society.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The service has also amassed a stable of X’s power users, including the humorist dril and billionaire Mark Cuban.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and will feature some of the biggest names in comedy.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, presented by Wells Fargo and named after the late writer and humorist of the same name, honors those who've had an impact on society.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The service has also amassed a stable of X’s power users, including the humorist dril and billionaire Mark Cuban.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorist
comedian
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In the lead-up, fellow comedians — including Aubrey Plaza, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish and more — posed with Rivers' ashes.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The film, from British ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti, will debut in New York City in theaters on June 6 with an L.A. premiere following a week later (June 13).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Humorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorist. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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