as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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Inside, next to the door to the governor’s office, is a larger-than-life-size oil painting of the Oklahoma humorist and cowboy icon Will Rogers, himself a Cherokee citizen.
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Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
In 2008, humorists attached more photorealistic Barack Obama and John McCain heads onto bodies in a break-dance competition video.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 30 July 2024
Gaurav Kapoor Infinity Hall, 32 Front St., Hartford Indian comedian and vlog humorist Gaurav Kapoor jokes about relationships, cricket, veganism and whatever is on his mind.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
According to Rolling Stone, the humorist befriended several U.S. presidents, like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and considered music legends like Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson some of his closest friends.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
In 2008, humorists attached more photorealistic Barack Obama and John McCain heads onto bodies in a break-dance competition video.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 30 July 2024
Gaurav Kapoor Infinity Hall, 32 Front St., Hartford Indian comedian and vlog humorist Gaurav Kapoor jokes about relationships, cricket, veganism and whatever is on his mind.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
According to Rolling Stone, the humorist befriended several U.S. presidents, like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and considered music legends like Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson some of his closest friends.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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