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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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as in clown
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
just ignore that joker and his rude comments
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Recent Examples of joker
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody makes it without heartache and tears, not even the joker.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody makes it without heartache and tears, not even the joker.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
Noun
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In February, it was reported that the former comedian had shut down his addiction and mental health charity in the UK.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Toward the end of his monologue, the comedian began talking about his love for historical documentaries, specifically Ken Burns’ Civil War special.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In Eli Craig’s (Tucker & Dale vs Evil) newest outing, the real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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So the clown came out of him to be accepted, to be loved.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Add in 85th-percentile speed, and this guy is a prospect.—
Jake Ciely,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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A little more than four hours in the air without a hitch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton spans 144 acres of property and went through its own massive renovation in 2021 ensuring that fan favorite events from poolside parties to the Grand Finale Dinner at Michelin starred Blue by Eric Ripert and more could continue without a hitch.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the Chicopee Police Department, authorities at 12:30 a.m. Sunday received a 911 call reporting that a male was seen in the Connecticut River off of Walter Street.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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The videos, filmed between January 16 to 27, show at least two great arguses, a male and a female.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the risk of flogging whatever’s left of Secretariat, Clark is the WNBA’s horse whisperer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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As Givenchy found out the hard way, product reformulation is a risk—especially for something the brand is known for.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On that note…being concise doesn’t mean being a total jerk either.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rockwell's Officer Dixon, a mama’s boy with a screw loose and a history of torturing Black prisoners, is a target of her ire − that is, until the actor carefully adds layers to what could be a one-note jerk. 14.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Any time would be a good time to put those two gentlemen on film and in the show.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, Seyfried was in the company of a true gentleman.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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