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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Fred Armisen has been tapped for a new series collaboration between CNN and Universal Music Group, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal, with the comedian set to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at UMG’s extensive archives.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Wilson was cast alongside comedian Redd Foxx in the series, retitled Sanford and Son and revolving around a father-and-son tandem at a Watts, Los Angeles salvage yard.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Her unexpected death has led to people sharing clips of one of the best comedians of her era, a person who has been making people laugh for half a century.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Actor-comedian Bobby Moynihan is 49.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Wilson was cast alongside comedian Redd Foxx in the series, retitled Sanford and Son and revolving around a father-and-son tandem at a Watts, Los Angeles salvage yard.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Her unexpected death has led to people sharing clips of one of the best comedians of her era, a person who has been making people laugh for half a century.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Actor-comedian Bobby Moynihan is 49.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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Maher, who celebrated his 70th birthday last week, has been a party-agnostic political comic and agitator for decades.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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As has become tradition for Jon Stewart‘s Monday evening hosting stints for The Daily Show, the political comic had to work hard to detangle all the webs of hypocrisy exemplified by the right wing — this time, in relation to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The comic actress was an Emmy Award winner and a beloved entertainer across generations.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lainey Wilson’s current status as an arena headliner, the reigning CMA entertainer of the year winner and Billboard charting hitmaker will be explored through a new Netflix documentary.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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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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Comedic actress Jackie Hoffman joins other brash Broadway broads for a return of Douglas Carter Beane‘s tribute to early 20th century humorist Dorothy Parker.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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From Nigel Kneale's Quatermass through to Doctor Who, UK science fiction has a character all its own, combining small island sensibilities and anxieties with a dash of British wit.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of my favorite date things to do, play chess and match wits with a lady.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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The film, which will include archival footage and new interviews with the influential funnyman and his famous friends, is set to debut on May 12.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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One of Brooks' four children is opening up about the beloved funnyman, who will turn 100 in June.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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The results will show young women who look an awful lot like circus clowns, with faces hidden under layers of masks, gels, serums, and even face tape.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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What awaits you is an emotional journey through family, death, grief, memory, hope, and tears that also features clowns – yes, clowns!—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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