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
Peter Falk appreciated a good Columbo impression — at least according to actor and comedian Kevin Pollak!
Pollak — who is known for his stellar impressions — recently spoke to PEOPLE exclusively while attending the premiere of the new show Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue in Culver City, Calif.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Other prolific actual plays like Critical Role, Acquisitions Incorporated, and The Adventure Zone star voice actors or comedians – professions suited to D&D‘s role-playing.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
In a TikTok video shared on Thursday, February 27, the comedian recalled a cringeworthy moment from their brief fling in the '90s.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Other prolific actual plays like Critical Role, Acquisitions Incorporated, and The Adventure Zone star voice actors or comedians – professions suited to D&D‘s role-playing.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
In a TikTok video shared on Thursday, February 27, the comedian recalled a cringeworthy moment from their brief fling in the '90s.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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The comic is currently touring nationwide on his Can’t Stop Talking Tour and is set to release a cookbook, Your Pasta Sucks, in April.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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The limited-edition 56-page comic reflects themes found in her album and was drawn by Japanese illustrator and animator Minomiyabi.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even the jokers, which do each have their own special ability, are quick to pick up — with their wildcard capabilities made easy to understand as they’re applied mid-round.—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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This lucky gambler had an 8, 9, 10, jack, queen, king and a joker.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gorey was wearing a large fur coat tucked under his distinctive gray beard, and the young photo researcher went up to him to ask about the French humorist Alphonse Allais, whose Story for Sara Gorey had illustrated.—
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1 Feb. 2025
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The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and will feature some of the biggest names in comedy.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Black Bag succeeds on its chilly wit, and on the cool, nervy appeal of its two stars.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Max Homa, the six-time PGA Tour winner known for his razor-sharp wit and clutch performances on the course, has been going through a tough time lately.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 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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Robert Pattinson recalls lying on live TV about seeing clown die in car explosion as a kid: 'What on Earth?' Pattinson also surprised audiences at the convention, making an unannounced appearance alongside his director.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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These clowns dressed as presidents appear immature and narcissistic.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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