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
In 2026, the comedian will release a new stand-up special on Hulu and once again host the Golden Globes.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Texas native Martin, a five-time Grammy-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician, found his love for banjo as a teenager, inspired by The Kingston Trio, the Dillards and Scruggs.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has died at age 41, his wife confirmed on social media Friday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Texas native Martin, a five-time Grammy-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician, found his love for banjo as a teenager, inspired by The Kingston Trio, the Dillards and Scruggs.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
TikTok comedian Steve Bridges has died at age 41, his wife confirmed on social media Friday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
Noun
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Obama brought the 62-year-old host, stand-up comic and actor to his Washington office for the last interview.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Also, Elsbeth meets a new police officer (guest star Lindsay Mendez) who is an aspiring stand-up comic when off the clock.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers earned the IMBA’s entertainer of the year award.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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More than a thousand country music fans have signed a petition demanding that the NFL replace the Puerto Rican entertainer with 73-year-old country legend George Strait, a choice as likely as Engelbert Humperdinck.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 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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Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Niehuus, an entertainmen lawyer by training but someone with a wicked wit, succeeds Bernd Neumann, an esteemed former minister of culture in the German government, who has stepped down.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Oct. 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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Former Des Plaines officer Mike Albrecht recalled to NBC Chicago that when police were assigned to surveil Gacy after Piest's disappearance, the part-time clown would try to pal around with officers and invite them into his house.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The girls are just as down to clown, coming up with funny drunk poses and faces.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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