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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Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Southern humorist and actress Fannie Flagg narrates her own work with a touch of whimsy.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
The British humorist Miles Kington once said that knowledge is recognizing that a tomato is a fruit, whereas wisdom is knowing not to put tomatoes in a fruit salad.
—Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Through these conversations, Sacks earned the esteem of his own heroes, including humorist and New Yorker writer David Sedaris.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Southern humorist and actress Fannie Flagg narrates her own work with a touch of whimsy.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
The British humorist Miles Kington once said that knowledge is recognizing that a tomato is a fruit, whereas wisdom is knowing not to put tomatoes in a fruit salad.
—Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Through these conversations, Sacks earned the esteem of his own heroes, including humorist and New Yorker writer David Sedaris.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorist
comedian
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The comedian opened the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, with a monologue filled with pointed jokes about former Prince Andrew's arrest, Timothée Chalamet's ballet comments and more.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedian, now in her third year taking on the role, has often created viral moments on the carpet through her quippy, deadpan interviews with celebrities.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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