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a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw
the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester
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Precisely what function Brit comedian Tim Key has as a kind of court jester in a giant pigeon suit is anybody’s guess.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
And Dana Carvey debuted a new Elon Musk impression, the court jester to Trump’s mighty king.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
And Dana Carvey debuted a new Elon Musk impression, the court jester to Trump’s mighty king.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Jester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jester. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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jester
noun
jest·er
ˈjes-tər 
1
: fool entry 1 sense 2
court jester
2
: a person given to jests
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