as in entertainers
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 comedians
Featuring poets, comedians, authors, dramatists, chefs, and composers, the festival has drawn hundreds of publishers and thousands of writers to the Grand Palais over the past 30 years.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The comedians are Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Hear comedians workshop their jokes Hear some jokes-in-progress from Cincinnati's local talent.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Othership now hosts comedians, live musicians and more at its saunas to mimic similar spaces seen in big cities that are often associated with alcohol.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Trump has regularly railed against comedians who regularly skewer politicians, including those who are on late-night TV or part of Saturday Night Live.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
For comedians who’ve witnessed their ascent, which now literally includes hands and feet cemented in front of TCL Chinese Theatre and a star for Fluffy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the journey has been incredible to watch.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Since 2022, many comedians have left Russia, some under threat.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
The decision to cast so many comedians in the voice ensemble pays off big time, with lots of fun idiosyncratic personalities.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The comedians are Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Hear comedians workshop their jokes Hear some jokes-in-progress from Cincinnati's local talent.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Othership now hosts comedians, live musicians and more at its saunas to mimic similar spaces seen in big cities that are often associated with alcohol.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Trump has regularly railed against comedians who regularly skewer politicians, including those who are on late-night TV or part of Saturday Night Live.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
For comedians who’ve witnessed their ascent, which now literally includes hands and feet cemented in front of TCL Chinese Theatre and a star for Fluffy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the journey has been incredible to watch.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Since 2022, many comedians have left Russia, some under threat.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
The decision to cast so many comedians in the voice ensemble pays off big time, with lots of fun idiosyncratic personalities.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedians
Noun
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The poor thing must’ve been scared out of its wits.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This was particularly true of opponents with enough front-court skills to win some of the cat-and-mouse points Alcaraz loves, while gaining confidence from the thrill of such a battle of wits and end-range skills.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
10 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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The 166-piece set includes 36 dot, bam, and crack tiles, 12 dragons, 16 winds, 16 flowers, 10 jokers, and four blank spare tiles made from melamine.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 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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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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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
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The other funnymen of the time—Milton Berle with his lewd suggestiveness, Jackie Gleason with his baleful roar—did the same shtick over and over.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Harvard jokesters’ ad noted that a $10 million reward is being offered for the return of the 13 missing masterpieces that were taken from the Boston museum 35 years ago.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Comedians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedians. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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