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
In addition to Stewart, episodes are hosted by comedians Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Lydic and Michael Kosta.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Other comedians with specials included former Saturday Night Live star Devon Walker, Chico Bean, and Brandi Denise.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
There were so many great comedians coming out of Toronto in the 1970s.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
This fall’s roster includes actors, athletes, reality and social media personalities, singers, comedians, and even a wildlife conservationist — a mix that reflects the show’s trademark variety.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The comedians Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak in conversation with the staff writer Rachel Syme.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Spirit has been an icon of budget travel and its bare-bones service — and fees for bags and everything else — became a favorite punchline for comedians.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In a new YouTube video (below), the 64-year-old Emmy winner recounted her relationship with Smith, the famed model and entertainment personality who was widely ridiculed by comedians and the media over her substance abuse and public demeanor prior to her 2007 death.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Other comedians with specials included former Saturday Night Live star Devon Walker, Chico Bean, and Brandi Denise.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
There were so many great comedians coming out of Toronto in the 1970s.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
This fall’s roster includes actors, athletes, reality and social media personalities, singers, comedians, and even a wildlife conservationist — a mix that reflects the show’s trademark variety.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The comedians Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak in conversation with the staff writer Rachel Syme.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Spirit has been an icon of budget travel and its bare-bones service — and fees for bags and everything else — became a favorite punchline for comedians.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In a new YouTube video (below), the 64-year-old Emmy winner recounted her relationship with Smith, the famed model and entertainment personality who was widely ridiculed by comedians and the media over her substance abuse and public demeanor prior to her 2007 death.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedians
Noun
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And newcomer Delbis is a sad-sack delight, a sweet-natured naïf caught in Teddy and Michelle’s ferocious battle of wits.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Colorful bosses, including the elderly sniper The End and inflamed astronaut The Fury, test your wits and reflexes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Comedians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedians. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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