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
In his new Netflix stand-up special, Love to Hate It, the 39-year-old comedian and actor finds the funny in fertility, turning a very personal experience into comedy.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
During a Thursday appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, comedians and former SNL writers John Mulaney and Simon Rich reminisced about their days working under Meyers, who served as head writer of the long-running NBC series from 2006 to 2014.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The Man and performed at comedian Eric Andre’s 40th birthday party.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
Like there's that one comedian that only ever talks about Nashville.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
During a Thursday appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, comedians and former SNL writers John Mulaney and Simon Rich reminisced about their days working under Meyers, who served as head writer of the long-running NBC series from 2006 to 2014.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The Man and performed at comedian Eric Andre’s 40th birthday party.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
Like there's that one comedian that only ever talks about Nashville.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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The Emmy-winning comic is also a trailblazing WNBA fan and an entrepreneur looking to grow her legacy.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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The comic focuses on a group of high school outcasts, but individual groups could be old college theatre kids, a dysfunctional rock band and more.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Imagine trying to slide a book on a table while some joker is pushing down on it.Rhett Allain, WIRED, 20 Sep. 2024
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Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Playing practical joker?USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Bragg will be honored, alongside humorist Roy Wood Jr., as an Alabama Humanities Fellow – the highest humanities honor in the state.Cassandra King, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Texas musician, humorist, humanitarian and political candidate Kinky Friedman died last week.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 1 July 2024
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Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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The sequel is part prison drama, part musical, as incarcerated clown Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) goes on trial for multiple murders but finds a mercurial soulmate in an understanding super-fan (Lady Gaga).Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many travelers make the 210-mile drive north from Las Vegas just for the clown experience.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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