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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw
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as in clown
a person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks
the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester
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Recent Examples of jester
Art the Clown is back for one last terrifying ride, which will provide horror fans closure on the murderous jester’s arc.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Precisely what function Brit comedian Tim Key has as a kind of court jester in a giant pigeon suit is anybody’s guess.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Precisely what function Brit comedian Tim Key has as a kind of court jester in a giant pigeon suit is anybody’s guess.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
In the evening, fire dancers, jesters, and musicians take to the streets with spectacular performances.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jester
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Kathy Griffin says man is 'harassing' her with questions about Trump Kathy Griffin says ex Jack Black told her to dry off with bath mat towel This isn't the first health scare the comedian has faced in recent years.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On the first episode of Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney, Netflix’s new talk show, the comedian gathered a panel of 11 actors who have played Willy Loman, the tragic protagonist of the classic play Death of a Salesman.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Caro Stowell of Thomasville was dressed up like a clown.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The final moments of the trailer revealed a terrifying figure hiding deep in the woods, one that looked overwhelmingly like a female clown.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, building massive scale factories here in the US to replace overseas production would be a fool’s errand.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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After a brief fool’s spring, New York City plunged once again into a cold snap.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Pity the poor actor who has to co-star opposite a 150-pound harlequin Great Dane.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Apr. 2025
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The role of Apollo goes to a magnificent fellow named Bing, a harlequin Great Dane with one brown eye, one blue, and an exceptionally expressive pair of eyebrows.—
Sheri Linden,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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There is also the question of spoofing, a joker in the pack.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Jester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jester. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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