as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a knockabout comedy that was performed by a trio of accomplished farceurs
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Recent Examples of farceur
Hilty is a master farceur, far more adept than most of her peers at physical comedy, but also a lovable, slightly scary diva.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Dec. 2024
This rude farceur is truer to the era — more psychically revealing — than do-gooder social-justice filmmakers.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 July 2021
On the other hand, farceurs and satirists have always focused on power — without regard to deserving — and thus these genres have always functioned as safety valves and indicators of a free society.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 19 June 2019
Both stars are enthusiastic farceurs, which almost but not quite gets you past the essential stupidity/criminality of the setup.
—Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2018
Big, vulgar, a little old-fashioned, and paralytically funny, with expert farceurs galore.
—Philly.com, 22 Oct. 2017
Reviewing an early Georges Feydeau comedy, a droll critic predicted that this master farceur would go mad and end his days in an asylum.
—Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2017
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Dec. 2024
This rude farceur is truer to the era — more psychically revealing — than do-gooder social-justice filmmakers.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 July 2021
On the other hand, farceurs and satirists have always focused on power — without regard to deserving — and thus these genres have always functioned as safety valves and indicators of a free society.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 19 June 2019
Both stars are enthusiastic farceurs, which almost but not quite gets you past the essential stupidity/criminality of the setup.
—Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2018
Big, vulgar, a little old-fashioned, and paralytically funny, with expert farceurs galore.
—Philly.com, 22 Oct. 2017
Reviewing an early Georges Feydeau comedy, a droll critic predicted that this master farceur would go mad and end his days in an asylum.
—Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farceur
comedian
Noun
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Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died in January at the age of 28 as a result of cocaine toxicity.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All were gathered for comedian and actor Mike Epps' second annual free community concert at Washington Park — an event focused on supporting the positive impacts of art and culture on mental health and well-being, especially in the Black community.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Farceur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farceur. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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