as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and will feature some of the biggest names in comedy.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Flashback: Thurber House was the home of humorist James Thurber, a prolific early 20th century author, journalist and playwright who lived there from 1913-17 while studying at OSU.
—Andrew King, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The Cherokee humorist, actor, and humanitarian’s 359-acre property featured a 31-room house overlooking the Pacific Ocean, along with guest accommodations, stables, corrals, a golf course, and riding trails.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
After marching through downtown in support of Republican presidential nominee Rutherford B. Hayes, the legendary humorist called for an end to the spoils system.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Flashback: Thurber House was the home of humorist James Thurber, a prolific early 20th century author, journalist and playwright who lived there from 1913-17 while studying at OSU.
—Andrew King, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The Cherokee humorist, actor, and humanitarian’s 359-acre property featured a 31-room house overlooking the Pacific Ocean, along with guest accommodations, stables, corrals, a golf course, and riding trails.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
After marching through downtown in support of Republican presidential nominee Rutherford B. Hayes, the legendary humorist called for an end to the spoils system.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
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