as in comedians
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 humorists
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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The State Police magazine already has a crew of freelance humorists hard at work.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The State Police magazine already has a crew of freelance humorists hard at work.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Author and actor Dubac belongs to a rare breed of humorists who make comedy smart and tragedy funny, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorists
comedians
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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,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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“Humorists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorists. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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