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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
Variations of the game include the mahjong card in America, which is used for scoring, and eight joker tiles; in Singapore, the game is played with four extra tiles, which are decorated with animals.
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Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody makes it without heartache and tears, not even the joker.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody makes it without heartache and tears, not even the joker.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
Noun
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Swardson is an actor, producer, screenwriter and stand-up comedian.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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And comedians themselves don’t necessarily consider their profession ideal for fostering a long-lasting romance.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Parsons called him a jealous clown, in so many words.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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Who was the biggest Death of a Unicorn class clown?—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Had the pleasure of traveling, talking, crying, arguing, eating and hanging with this guy all over the globe on a project called 'Better Late Than Never'.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Royals have a list of guys that can earn the role.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Rivers reflects on losing her home in LA wildfires Luckily, the ceremony went on without a hitch Saturday, with the pair exchanging vows in front of 150 guests, People reports.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Comments Gal Gadot's star ceremony, her induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, did not go off without a hitch.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The male, whose age and identity were unknown, was discovered in the water just after 10:30 a.m. in the 4800 block of North Simonds Drive, police said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The young victim, described by police as an 8-year-old male, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Varnado had been previously arrested on March 25, 2024, on domestic violence charges that included second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor, court records show.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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So there is a real risk that the Court could use the Consumers’ Research case as a vehicle to do so.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What a jerk! Neagley fares better, dispatching two button men sent to kill her in her Windy City high-rise office.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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If anyone other than Rudd were playing her selfish dad, audiences would be actively rooting for the jerk to get ’corned.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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With over 300 years of history (it was founded in 1681 as an inn for gentleman), this elegant property has 101 rooms and suites and a 3 Michelin star restaurant.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The film presents Costello as a refined, thoughtful gentleman who masked his criminality with charitable causes and a respectable veneer, and Genovese as a vengeful, thuggish type who resorts to brutally violent means to achieve his ends.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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