Thesaurus results for COMEDIAN

comedian

noun

kə-ˈmē-dē-ən

Definition of comedian

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 Enthusiasts found a powerful champion in famed comedian and auto aficionado Jay Leno, who boasts more than 150 vehicles in his personal collection. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 That could lead to next year’s ceremony being hosted by a comedian willing to take some chances. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 Reiter and Belo-Osagie auditioned for SNL executives in early summer; more than a dozen comedians were considered, Variety reported. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Saturday Night Live is often silly, and in my view no one has ever been sillier on camera than the comedians of the legendary British sketch group Monty Python. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comedian

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian

Noun

As of press time, the comic is scheduled to perform Monday night at that venue.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026
The rare comic to release each of her first three specials to premium streamers, her last hour, Breadwinner, premiered on Hulu in October 2024.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of comic

Noun

If a ticket is purchased to listen to an entertainer sing songs, that does not extend to wanting to hear the entertainer share personal political or religious beliefs.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026
According to his official biography, Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records worldwide throughout his career, received four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for entertainer of the year and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertainer

Noun

The smart kids, the shy ones, the jokers and the loners — every one of them is caught in the pyroclastic flow of adolescence, every minute a negotiation between fitting in and standing out.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of joker

Noun

Waugh on his turn from satirical humorist to dark inquisitor of the human condition is in full effect here.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
His comedy is more measured and literary than others on this list, but bestselling author and New Yorker/NPR humorist David Sedaris’ live shows always pack ‘em in.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorist

Noun

Laced with Horgan’s signature combination of unsparing honesty and sparkling wit, Youth is a fleet and frisky reminder that growing into yourself is a lifelong endeavor.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
What follows is a modern picaresque journey, in which a clever underdog has to rely on her wit and wiles to survive a corrupt and perilous world.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026