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
Just ask comedian Chris Rock, who was unceremoniously slapped by Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars after cracking a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Precisely what function Brit comedian Tim Key has as a kind of court jester in a giant pigeon suit is anybody’s guess.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Really, the only on-point political humor of this particular moment was Ferrell’s performance as Bush, however, not many realize how few times the comedian actually got to take on the role.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The third film based on the world’s most popular children’s television series welcomes EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and comedian Fortune Feimster to a returning cast that includes Mckenna Grace reprising her lead role as Skye.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Precisely what function Brit comedian Tim Key has as a kind of court jester in a giant pigeon suit is anybody’s guess.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Really, the only on-point political humor of this particular moment was Ferrell’s performance as Bush, however, not many realize how few times the comedian actually got to take on the role.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
The third film based on the world’s most popular children’s television series welcomes EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and comedian Fortune Feimster to a returning cast that includes Mckenna Grace reprising her lead role as Skye.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
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Red-hot comic Nate Bargatze is in negotiations to star in Christmas in Paradise, a holiday family comedy from Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists‘ Scott Stuber that’s in the early stages of development.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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The first Fantastic Four comic debuted in 1961, and the new movie will return the beloved superheroes to their '60s roots, offering up a period film full of retro flair.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Variations of the game include the mahjong card in America, which is used for scoring, and eight joker tiles; in Singapore, the game is played with four extra tiles, which are decorated with animals.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 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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The Cherokee humorist, actor, and humanitarian’s 359-acre property featured a 31-room house overlooking the Pacific Ocean, along with guest accommodations, stables, corrals, a golf course, and riding trails.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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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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During each episode, viewers will watch firsthand as Turner uses her skills to transform properties and David uses his wits to find homes that meet client needs.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Humphries’ wit and grandeur is evident in every item.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
4 Feb. 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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While the aforementioned gamer creep threatens to rob us of silly confrontational television, there’s been one thing stopping them and making season three entertaining: The Traitors picked this season are dysfunctional clowns.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
6 Feb. 2025
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There was a good joke buried in that conceit: maybe only clowns spend as much time in the makeup chair as the drag artists that have provided Roan the inspiration for her primary look.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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