as in comic
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
struggled to eke out a living as a comedian in nightclubs
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Recent Examples of comedian
The Emmy Award-winning television host, comedian, and producer is expected to take the stage on Sunday, March 2, 2025, airing live on ABC from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Former late-night star and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony, a break from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the last four ceremonies.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Jan. 2025
The Audie Awards will be hosted by actress, comedian and author Amy Sedaris, who was a 2008 Audies finalist.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
The ceremony then airs Sunday, March 2, at 7 pm on ABC; comedian Conan O’Brien will host for the first time.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 22 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Former late-night star and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony, a break from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the last four ceremonies.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Jan. 2025
The Audie Awards will be hosted by actress, comedian and author Amy Sedaris, who was a 2008 Audies finalist.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
The ceremony then airs Sunday, March 2, at 7 pm on ABC; comedian Conan O’Brien will host for the first time.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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Snyder, a longtime comics author, is currently writing Absolute Batman for DC, with that comic’s launch becoming the biggest-selling title of 2024.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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Ken Flores, a stand-up comic who also produced the comedy show Latin XL, has died, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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After marching through downtown in support of Republican presidential nominee Rutherford B. Hayes, the legendary humorist called for an end to the spoils system.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The humorist Dave Barry, a friend of Turow’s for some 30 years and his bandmate in the writers’ rock group the Rock Bottom Remainders, officiated.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite the initial wave of dissension, Hyun-ju has championed herself as a fan favorite on social media due to her cunning, bravery, wit and relatability.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Her caustic wit and humor seem unmistakably New York.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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The funnymen revealed the Dec. 25, 2025 release date (and showed off their chemistry) in a promo clip uploaded Friday morning.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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Yes, late-night funnyman Stephen Colbert and his wife Edie have just released a new cookbook.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2024
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Some of his friends also collected drawings of clowns on jailhouse envelopes sent by their dads.—
Frank Rojas,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The buzziest piece unveiled for last year’s show consisted of two large inflatable clown heads squished between two buildings.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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