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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The feature is the latest from Orley, who previously wrote and directed the Pete Davidson coming-of-age movie Big Time Adolescence and is known for his many collaborations with the comedian.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
The comedian also shares daughter Heaven, 20, and son Hendrix, 17, with his ex-wife Torrei.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
North Hill is developing a half-hour comedy for Fox based on the life of the comedian Earthquake, and has a development slate that features films, scripted and unscripted formats, animation and documentaries.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Singer Kid Rock and comedian Theo Von were also in attendance.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
The comedian also shares daughter Heaven, 20, and son Hendrix, 17, with his ex-wife Torrei.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
North Hill is developing a half-hour comedy for Fox based on the life of the comedian Earthquake, and has a development slate that features films, scripted and unscripted formats, animation and documentaries.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Singer Kid Rock and comedian Theo Von were also in attendance.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedian
Noun
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New Peanuts special comes ahead of comic's 75th anniversary Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are approaching a milestone: a 75th anniversary.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Why would an A-list comic even want to host a late-night show now, anyway?—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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Best trait: Fluid athleticism A talented joker tight end, Klare is a smooth athlete in the passing game, with a talent for creating space both before and after the catch.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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There, Mac takes on a role between Puck and Prospero, donning a joker’s cap to jokingly-and-not unsettle your expectations of how a play should end.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Fellow humorist Tane Danger hosted the event, which was attended by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Metro Transit administrators, drivers, mechanics and Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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Mississippi humorist Landon Bryant has created quite a conversation around pear salad recently.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Davies’s adeptness at verbal wit and aching melancholy are on grand display throughout The House of Mirth, one of his greatest films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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With a five-octave vocal range, preternatural charm and a razor-sharp wit, Buckley’s extraordinary live performances at downtown clubs became the stuff of legend.—
Tony Gervino,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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George Clooney wants everyone to know Adam Sandler is much more than a funnyman.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The legendary actor, director, comedian and producer, who turns 99 on June 28, 2025, kicked off his career in comedy by helping fellow funnyman Sid Caesar with hisYour Show of Shows.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Carnival Midway’s cast of trapeze artists, aerialists, jugglers and clowns perform every hour on the half hour, starting at 1:30 p.m. (on weekends, the show kicks off at 11:30a.m.).—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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There’s a patient, dressed as a clown, who has his arm drilled into.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Comedian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedian. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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