Thesaurus results for JOKESTERS

jokesters

noun

plural of jokester

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 Some people might bring nice presents, while jokesters may put far less valuable gifts in their boxes. —

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025 The Harvard jokesters’ ad noted that a $10 million reward is being offered for the return of the 13 missing masterpieces that were taken from the Boston museum 35 years ago. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 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. —

Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025

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comedians

Noun

Meanwhile, Australian format Class Clowns sees a group of comedians return to the classroom for lessons that test competitive spirit, quick thinking, teamwork, creativity and nerve.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Trump is no fan of Colbert and has targeted comedians before.

— Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026