as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
the drolls of late-night TV had a field day with that senator's sexual shenanigans
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Starting April 29, fans can snag $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts, including artists Charlie Puth, Empire of the Sun, Evanescence, MGK, Luke Bryan, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, Goo Goo Dolls and even comedians, such as John Mulaney.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
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The show, which films at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas, combines stand-up, improv and the classic comedy roast, with Hinchcliffe and a rotating slate of guest judge comedians roasting wannabe stand-ups seeking a minute to launch their act.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Drolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drolls. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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