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
It was left for Carr, the remaining traitor, to take the spoils instead, as Mohammed and Olusoga chose to end the game with the comedian still remaining.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The comedian also revealed which of her former castmates did the best impressions of Michaels.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The current affairs show would involve the comedian exploring one major issue in-depth per episode, including gun control, climate change and the prison system.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Some comedians go to a class to learn how to do stand-up.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The comedian also revealed which of her former castmates did the best impressions of Michaels.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The current affairs show would involve the comedian exploring one major issue in-depth per episode, including gun control, climate change and the prison system.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Some comedians go to a class to learn how to do stand-up.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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Recently, the comic’s rising profile has led to high-profile roles in film and television, after featuring in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi web series Command Z and writing, producing, and starring in the indie comedy film Let’s Start a Cult.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The history of the Biosphere 2 could have ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The teaser features the nephew of the late superstar entertainer recreating dance moves on stage or from memorable rock videos.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The player’s winning cards were a 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen and a joker acting as a king — all in clubs.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Much of the film’s drama then ensues inside Teddy and Don’s basement like a pseudo chamber piece as captor and captive face off in a battle of wits, logic and strange faith that blurs the lines between divisive politics, conspiracy and cosmic truth.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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During an October 2022 visit to The Drew Barrymore Show, Clooney reflected on the opportunity and his love for the cast’s wit.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The late funnyman and actor John Candy was the mascot of laughter and fun in Hollywood comedies before his unexpected death in 1994.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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But establishing your lead funnyman as someone who just shuts up and stares blankly ahead isn’t a recipe for sustainable comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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The sibling filmmaking duo spent most of the 2010s making a colossal two-part movie adaptation of King’s 1,138-page horror opus about a shapeshifting clown who terrorizes the small town of Derry, Maine.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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The woman dressed as a spooky ringmaster while her husband played the part of a creepy clown.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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