as in comic
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs
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Recent Examples of comedian
After pulling out his Sebastian Maniscalco impression for the second time on Saturday Night Live, Marcello Hernandez has earned more praise from the fellow comedian.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The comedian will be at the venue for the opening of the exhibition on March 22 for a live podcast and question-and-answer session.
—Richard Guzman, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Hammerstein is much more of a musical dramatist, and Hart is much more of a lyrical craftsman or a lyrical comedian.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
The comedian previously hosted the Emmys in 2002 and 2006.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The comedian will be at the venue for the opening of the exhibition on March 22 for a live podcast and question-and-answer session.
—Richard Guzman, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Hammerstein is much more of a musical dramatist, and Hart is much more of a lyrical craftsman or a lyrical comedian.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
The comedian previously hosted the Emmys in 2002 and 2006.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
Noun
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But the director there was Ridley Scott, and his streamlined professionalism kept the comic and the cosmic judiciously in check.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The comic has won three Eisner Awards and spawned an second, best-selling, title.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hart is more of an entertainer.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mas, though, does have a joker in his deck.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ted Flicker, who wrote and directed The President’s Analyst, was a courageous TV humorist who pitched Paramount at a moment when that chaotic studio desperately needed a hit.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2026
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The State Police magazine already has a crew of freelance humorists hard at work.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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The title of this Beckett classic just about sums up the onstage plot — but as Vladimir and Estragon pass time under a tree, their absurdist wit turns to existential rage.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
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What separates Mary from Alex, and the magnetically likable from everyone else, isn’t status, good looks, or wit.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lord and Miller are boisterous funnymen, with a flair for the exaggerated and the outlandish that feels born of their frequent work in animation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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From arena-filling funnymen to big-name package tours, there will be plenty of mirth and mayhem in local venues.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Christopher Kosakowski, United States, 2025 A circus clown celebrating his birthday alone receives a mysterious gift box harboring an antique zoetrope that spins his world into mayhem.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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The same clown who is owned by Vladimir Putin.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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