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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
The streaming service has planned a full day of programming, beginning with a pregame show that will include guest commentary from comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze, before a performance from Mariah Carey, and later Beyoncé.
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When comedians play Everymen, their inner clowns often feel barely concealed.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Not just the kind of vaudevillian two guys joking around with each other on stage, but even just as individual comedians.
—Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
During a Thursday appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, comedians and former SNL writers John Mulaney and Simon Rich reminisced about their days working under Meyers, who served as head writer of the long-running NBC series from 2006 to 2014.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
And no, the two comedians didn’t meet their costar in the voiceover booth.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
At the time of their arrest, authorities said Boston and his father, who was also charged, drew law enforcement attention by opening phone lines and ordering drugs and paraphernalia in famous comedians' names, including Tim Allen and Tracy Morgan.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
Foxx's spirited performance in the special has already earned him a Globes nomination for best stand-up comedy special, joining fellow comedians Adam Sandler, Seth Meyers, Ali Wong and more.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Being funny was a good way to get it, even if Glaser’s initial place in the world of comedy was as a less distinguished member of the post-Sarah Silverman cohort of horny female comedians that included Whitney Cummings and Amy Schumer.
—Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Conor Murray, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When comedians play Everymen, their inner clowns often feel barely concealed.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Not just the kind of vaudevillian two guys joking around with each other on stage, but even just as individual comedians.
—Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
During a Thursday appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, comedians and former SNL writers John Mulaney and Simon Rich reminisced about their days working under Meyers, who served as head writer of the long-running NBC series from 2006 to 2014.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
And no, the two comedians didn’t meet their costar in the voiceover booth.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
At the time of their arrest, authorities said Boston and his father, who was also charged, drew law enforcement attention by opening phone lines and ordering drugs and paraphernalia in famous comedians' names, including Tim Allen and Tracy Morgan.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
Foxx's spirited performance in the special has already earned him a Globes nomination for best stand-up comedy special, joining fellow comedians Adam Sandler, Seth Meyers, Ali Wong and more.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Being funny was a good way to get it, even if Glaser’s initial place in the world of comedy was as a less distinguished member of the post-Sarah Silverman cohort of horny female comedians that included Whitney Cummings and Amy Schumer.
—Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Comedians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedians. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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