jesters

plural of jester

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Recent Examples of jesters Medieval Europe, an era that gave us heraldry, court jesters, and troubadours, is rendered in dull, grayish brown hues. Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 In uncertain times, humour is a powerful tool, and artists are the best jesters, critics, and storytellers around. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jesters
Noun
  • Since its premiere in June 2024, Dropout Presents has showcased specials from comedians like Cameron Esposito, Hank Green, Chris Grace, Adam Conover and Courtney Pauroso.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
  • From Oakland Symphony’s new season to a pair of Chicago comedians and a salty exhibit, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In real life, Gacy did have an obsession with clowns, according to CBS News.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The biggest losers are the very citizens electing these clowns.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • None of this is meant to suggest that a trade is imminent, but if offered the chance to trade these three players for Peralta, the Yankees would be fools not to take it.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Sabonis and Zach LaVine are fringe All-Stars most seasons, Keegan Murray is a solid wing starter who shoots and defends, DeRozan can still get midrange buckets and shot-fake fools into heaps of fouls, and Malik Monk is electric in a sixth-man role.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025

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“Jesters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jesters. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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