as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a funnyman who honed his shtick in vaudeville, Milton Berle was credited with popularizing the medium of television
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Film buffs have long understood that legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis never wanted anyone to see his Holocaust movie.
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Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
The funnymen revealed the Dec. 25, 2025 release date (and showed off their chemistry) in a promo clip uploaded Friday morning.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Hulu is continuing its push into stand-up comedy with Matteo Lane becoming the latest funnyman to launch a special on the streamer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In the video above, CBS funnyman Stephen Colbert enlists the services of Tracker star Justin Hartley when his favorite Late Show coffee mug goes missing.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
The funnymen revealed the Dec. 25, 2025 release date (and showed off their chemistry) in a promo clip uploaded Friday morning.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Hulu is continuing its push into stand-up comedy with Matteo Lane becoming the latest funnyman to launch a special on the streamer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In the video above, CBS funnyman Stephen Colbert enlists the services of Tracker star Justin Hartley when his favorite Late Show coffee mug goes missing.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnyman
comedian
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Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died in January at the age of 28 as a result of cocaine toxicity.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All were gathered for comedian and actor Mike Epps' second annual free community concert at Washington Park — an event focused on supporting the positive impacts of art and culture on mental health and well-being, especially in the Black community.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Funnyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnyman. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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