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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
Since its premiere in June 2024, Dropout Presents has showcased specials from comedians like Cameron Esposito, Hank Green, Chris Grace, Adam Conover and Courtney Pauroso.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
From Oakland Symphony’s new season to a pair of Chicago comedians and a salty exhibit, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The talent at the festival was widely criticized on social media by the likes of Marc Maron, David Cross, Zach Woods and other comedians.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Similarly, comedians and actors Robin Thede and Yvonne Orji speak to the necessity of representing layered Black experiences on-screen in all their complexities with dignity.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
The movie also shows Murphy’s close friendship with fellow comedians Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kenan Thompson and Tracy Morgan.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Adding the awards to the Grammy and Emmy telecasts would attract even more comedians to attend the ceremony, and the winners are almost certain to give entertaining acceptance speeches — which could goose ratings, which are trending downward in general.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
People interviewed include artists, musicians, architects, waterkeepers, landkeepers, politicians, comedians and chiefs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Fifty years later, the sketch comedy series is still a television institution, showcasing the brightest up-and-coming comedians, actors and musicians.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
From Oakland Symphony’s new season to a pair of Chicago comedians and a salty exhibit, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The talent at the festival was widely criticized on social media by the likes of Marc Maron, David Cross, Zach Woods and other comedians.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Similarly, comedians and actors Robin Thede and Yvonne Orji speak to the necessity of representing layered Black experiences on-screen in all their complexities with dignity.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
The movie also shows Murphy’s close friendship with fellow comedians Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kenan Thompson and Tracy Morgan.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Adding the awards to the Grammy and Emmy telecasts would attract even more comedians to attend the ceremony, and the winners are almost certain to give entertaining acceptance speeches — which could goose ratings, which are trending downward in general.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
People interviewed include artists, musicians, architects, waterkeepers, landkeepers, politicians, comedians and chiefs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Fifty years later, the sketch comedy series is still a television institution, showcasing the brightest up-and-coming comedians, actors and musicians.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedians
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With tensions rising, the film transforms into an unsettling black comedy as the colleagues descend into a battle of wills and wits.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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And as the cast — including Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield who play the accuser and the accused, respectively — engage in an unflinching battle of wits, navigating one knotty maneuver after another, what stands out is their clothes, which are as sharp as the dialogue.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
27 Aug. 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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The participation of big-name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart and Jimmy Carr, has provoked criticism from fellow comedians, including Marc Maron, Shane Gillis and Stavros Halkias, as well as human rights groups and other commentators.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Beverly Hills Estate’s Rayni Williams proved particularly adept at guessing the correct agents, though she was occasionally drowned out by the good-natured ribbing of jokesters Aaron Kirman and Matt Altman.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Comedians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedians. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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