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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 comedians
These are great comedians, working up their scenes, as before, from hours of improv.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
The evening also featured surprise appearances and announcements by comedians Chloe Fineman and Liza Koshy, introducing elements of music, food, and entertainment that mirrored the brand’s approach to multisensory engagement and cultural relevance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The comedians joined the show between 2022 and 2024, with Wakim being the most recent addition.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Michelle and Zooey are the perfect duo to bring this cinematic joyride to life—they’re both original, fearless comedians with huge hearts and a willingness to be funny on horseback.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Peretti was among the first 10 comedians ever to release a Netflix stand-up special.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The comedians came up together in the '90s, with DeGeneres launching her Emmy-winning sitcom Ellen in 1994 and O'Donnell making waves on her controversial talk show The Rosie O'Donnell Show in 1996.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Other comedians with specials included former Saturday Night Live star Devon Walker, Chico Bean, and Brandi Denise.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
This fall’s roster includes actors, athletes, reality and social media personalities, singers, comedians, and even a wildlife conservationist — a mix that reflects the show’s trademark variety.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
The evening also featured surprise appearances and announcements by comedians Chloe Fineman and Liza Koshy, introducing elements of music, food, and entertainment that mirrored the brand’s approach to multisensory engagement and cultural relevance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The comedians joined the show between 2022 and 2024, with Wakim being the most recent addition.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Michelle and Zooey are the perfect duo to bring this cinematic joyride to life—they’re both original, fearless comedians with huge hearts and a willingness to be funny on horseback.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Peretti was among the first 10 comedians ever to release a Netflix stand-up special.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The comedians came up together in the '90s, with DeGeneres launching her Emmy-winning sitcom Ellen in 1994 and O'Donnell making waves on her controversial talk show The Rosie O'Donnell Show in 1996.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Other comedians with specials included former Saturday Night Live star Devon Walker, Chico Bean, and Brandi Denise.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
This fall’s roster includes actors, athletes, reality and social media personalities, singers, comedians, and even a wildlife conservationist — a mix that reflects the show’s trademark variety.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedians
Noun
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But will any of us fans still have our wits by then?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Comedians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedians. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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