as in comedians
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 jokesters
Beverly Hills Estate’s Rayni Williams proved particularly adept at guessing the correct agents, though she was occasionally drowned out by the good-natured ribbing of jokesters Aaron Kirman and Matt Altman.
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Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jokesters
comedians
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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
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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
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“Jokesters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokesters. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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