as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
hired the hot new Hollywood jokester to write the sitcom script
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Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
The notorious jokester also made headlines during a Brooklyn concert on Monday for making up a song at the piano after a fan requested a nonexistent Coldplay song.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
As the opening credits ended and the cartoon's music played, Hewitt panned the camera over to a smiling Davidson, with the jokester timing his entrance on cue.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Gordon added that Jokic’s demeanor helps strengthen his demeanor as a jokester.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
The notorious jokester also made headlines during a Brooklyn concert on Monday for making up a song at the piano after a fan requested a nonexistent Coldplay song.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
As the opening credits ended and the cartoon's music played, Hewitt panned the camera over to a smiling Davidson, with the jokester timing his entrance on cue.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Gordon added that Jokic’s demeanor helps strengthen his demeanor as a jokester.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jokester
comedian
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As Pride Month 2025 comes to a close, a new couple just took to Instagram to make their relationship official: movie star Elliot Page and Overcompensating actor and comedian Julia Shiplett.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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The legendary actor, director, comedian and producer, who turns 99 on June 28, 2025, kicked off his career in comedy by helping fellow funnyman Sid Caesar with hisYour Show of Shows.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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“Jokester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokester. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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