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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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as in clown
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
just ignore that joker and his rude comments
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Recent Examples of joker
The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
Imagine trying to slide a book on a table while some joker is pushing down on it.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 20 Sep. 2024
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Playing practical joker?
—USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
These psychological and professional maneuverings are, from the start, shuffled madly by a joker in the deck, whose introduction to the story is a mark of Bodet’s cinematographic and comedic inspiration.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 9 July 2024
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
Imagine trying to slide a book on a table while some joker is pushing down on it.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 20 Sep. 2024
Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Playing practical joker?
—USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
These psychological and professional maneuverings are, from the start, shuffled madly by a joker in the deck, whose introduction to the story is a mark of Bodet’s cinematographic and comedic inspiration.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
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But in his everyday style, the comedian is all about striking a balance: Americana with whimsy, streetwear with formalwear.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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The comedian hopes the city and its population can all take some time to process, but understands his responsibility in bringing everyone together and helping people to move forward.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Some of his friends also collected drawings of clowns on jailhouse envelopes sent by their dads.—
Frank Rojas,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The buzziest piece unveiled for last year’s show consisted of two large inflatable clown heads squished between two buildings.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
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The guys on the bandstand are interpreting them horizontally, from left to right, one note at a time.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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My Husband Was a Co-Guest of Honor at Our Baby Shower My husband has had the experience of being the only guy at our baby shower.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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Instead, he’s accomplished the miraculous feat of returning from a 1,006-day absence with barely a hitch in his step.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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And though for the majority of brides and grooms, their special day goes off with hardly a hitch, every so often, a true disaster happens that ensures the event is memorable ...—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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An adult male Great Dane should weigh between 140 and 175 pounds.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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On Monday police responded to the apartment complex after a 911 call at 9:09 a.m. reported the caller finding a 19-year-old male unresponsive on the ground.—
Tom Sissom,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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But unless her neighbors make similar efforts, Watkins’s risk will still be elevated.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Assess your risk The importance of all this advice depends on a person’s health and their exposure to poor quality air.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Among the new food items on sale during the Seven Seas Food Festival will be Jamaican jerk chicken and pork pincho at the Caribbean Market; garlic toast chicken parmigiana (Italian Market), strawberry pouffe (Irish Market) and veggie samosas (Indian market).—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were spotted at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fabrizio Bensch / Getty Images Outgoing first lady Jill Biden and first gentleman Doug Emhoff arrived for the ceremony, greeting the Clintons and others.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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