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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Recent Examples of jokester
Just like his famous dad, Magnus is quite the jokester.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
The jokester who lands the punchline but never gets the chance to break your heart.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
The jokester who lands the punchline but never gets the chance to break your heart.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jokester
comedian
Noun
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Cummings, a comedian and actress, has been on the show several times over the years.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson coached the losing team, led by former 7-foot-6 NBA player Tacko Fall with 20 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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