humorists

plural of humorist

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Recent Examples of humorists An isolated patient can find medical influencers, therapist creators, or medical humorists who translate the opaque language of healthcare into something human, tailored, and easier to understand. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 By 1980, most newspapers had humorists as well as analysts on their editorial or op-ed pages, and some, especially smaller ones that did not have separate business or lifestyle sections, ran advice columns on business and other topics there. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 The State Police magazine already has a crew of freelance humorists hard at work. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026 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. — 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
Noun
  • His astute stand-up and withering, spot-on insights into race, relationships and celebrity have influenced countless comedians and writers.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • At a moment when historically reliable sources of employment for mid-career comedians—writing for sitcoms and late night, supporting roles in film comedies, commercials—all seem to be in crisis, the podcast business is comparatively lucrative.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Humorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorists. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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