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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If the Phillies are willing to eat part of the remaining $20 million that Castellanos is owed, the Dodgers would be fools not to swoop into the sweepstakes.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Writers are indeed fools grateful for the gift of creativity despite the constant doubt.
    Beverly Gologorsky September 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025

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