as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a knockabout comedy that was performed by a trio of accomplished farceurs
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Recent Examples of farceurs
Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farceurs
comedians
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Young comedians, usually out of insecurity, tend to be in a needy rush to move to the next punch line during their act.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Unlike a lot of comedians, Jon Stewart does not do a lot of live performances.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Farceurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farceurs. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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