as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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Recent Examples of humorists
Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorists
comedians
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Riyadh Comedy Festival has been under fire recently, with many comedians being criticized for participating in the event.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Humorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorists. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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