SATIRISTS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

satirists

noun

plural of satirist

as in parodists

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Noun

Upstairs, impressionists, writers, socialites, and painters who moved in Proust’s orbit, from Sarah Bernhardt to Emile Zola and Claude Monet, lent their names to a room or suite.

— Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026

Definition of impressionists

Noun

Her dense imagery, exalting family and the Black communities of her native Columbus, Ohio, made her one of America’s great storytellers in any medium.

— Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Connecting with a range of storytellers early is part of the strategy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of storytellers

Noun

In terms of critical reception and production opportunities, Hunter is one of the most successful playwrights of his generation.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
From the table read to backstage to curtain call, Horizon Theatre has been a place for Atlanta playwrights, actors and other artists to tell local stories for 42 years.

— Joshua Cole, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of playwrights

Noun

Academia—like business, electoral politics, and the tech sector—has loads of fabulists and tons of bunk.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
The Dowd Voicers are either clueless about the facts or, like their hero Trump, are simply fabulists making up numbers to suit their biased narrative.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026

Definition of fabulists

Noun

This week’s literary geography quiz is a tour of the cafes, clubs and other establishments around New York City that attracted poets and authors.

— J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The two-day event brings together 300 authors, journalists, poets, screenwriters and other literary voices for a weekend of conversations, performances, readings, book signings, and other events.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of poets

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