as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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Gorey was wearing a large fur coat tucked under his distinctive gray beard, and the young photo researcher went up to him to ask about the French humorist Alphonse Allais, whose Story for Sara Gorey had illustrated.
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airmail.news, 1 Feb. 2025
Born in London in 1882, Milne was a prolific humorist, editor, essayist and playwright.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
The humorist Dave Barry, a friend of Turow’s for some 30 years and his bandmate in the writers’ rock group the Rock Bottom Remainders, officiated.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and will feature some of the biggest names in comedy.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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airmail.news, 1 Feb. 2025
Born in London in 1882, Milne was a prolific humorist, editor, essayist and playwright.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
The humorist Dave Barry, a friend of Turow’s for some 30 years and his bandmate in the writers’ rock group the Rock Bottom Remainders, officiated.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and will feature some of the biggest names in comedy.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorist
comedian
Noun
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Shortly after Reubens’ death, former costars and fellow comedians shared their condolences and memories of the star.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The task of the comedian is to turn that pain into laughter.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Humorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorist. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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