as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a funnyman who honed his shtick in vaudeville, Milton Berle was credited with popularizing the medium of television
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comedians
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The streaming service has planned a full day of programming, beginning with a pregame show that will include guest commentary from comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze, before a performance from Mariah Carey, and later Beyoncé.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
When comedians play Everymen, their inner clowns often feel barely concealed.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Funnymen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnymen. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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