as in comedians
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 farceurs
Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farceurs
comedians
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Mercor tried to train one AI model to be funnier by hiring comedians from the Harvard Lampoon, an iconic comedy publication from Harvard University.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a cabaret, the Starlite Club, which hosts stand-up comedians, lectures or live music for dancing, or the after-hours Jade Night Club for dancing, drinks, and karaoke.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Farceurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farceurs. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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