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humorist

noun

ˈhyü-mə-rist

Definition of humorist

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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Recent Examples of humorist Playing the banjo, the guitar and some mandolin as well as singing tenor vocals, Manion became the leader and chief humorist of the band. — Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026 There’s a good reason why David Sedaris is the most beloved humorist in America. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 By 1980, most newspapers had humorists as well as analysts on their editorial or op-ed pages, and some, especially smaller ones that did not have separate business or lifestyle sections, ran advice columns on business and other topics there. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 By way of contrast, a side hustle as a humorist and public speaker that Harrington has sustained since at least 2016 has not disappeared. — Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humorist

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comedian

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The comedian’s become a regular on TikTok and Instagram scrolls for her character work — particularly impressions of her Italian father and German mother, the latter always in a black turtleneck, hair pulled back, glasses inexplicably atop her head.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
For years, posting clips online has been integral to comedians’ process of building an audience and selling tickets to their live shows.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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