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humorist

[hyoo-mer-ist, yoo-] / ˈhju mər ɪst, ˈju- /


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Yet he acquired a reputation as a dandy, a clever humorist and an intellectual showman, distinctly apolitical and seemingly a man of no convictions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025

At 94, author and humorist Judith Viorst remains as feistily funny—and honest—as ever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025

The actor and humorist Nick Offerman will appear on Thursday’s “Daily Show.”

From New York Times ● May 16, 2024

In a recent essay at the New York Times, author and humorist David Kamp engaged in some critical self-reflection about the wisdom of making fun of Donald Trump in a time of such peril.

From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2024

It had to do with the death of Josh Billings, the great humorist.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck


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