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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw
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as in clown
a person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks
the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester
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Recent Examples of jester
Art the Clown is back for one last terrifying ride, which will provide horror fans closure on the murderous jester’s arc.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Jan. 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
In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Jan. 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
In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jester
Noun
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And comedians themselves don’t necessarily consider their profession ideal for fostering a long-lasting romance.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Swardson is an actor, producer, screenwriter and stand-up comedian.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Parsons called him a jealous clown, in so many words.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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Who was the biggest Death of a Unicorn class clown?—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here’s the deal: Chasing quick wins is a fool’s errand.—
Jonathan Wagner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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But this harlequin moll can’t match Joker’s lunacy as either lawbreaker or musician.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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There is also the question of spoofing, a joker in the pack.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Jester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jester. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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