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[kuh-mee-dee-uhn] / kəˈmi di ən /


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Baron Cohen praised Fielder, noting that the comedian "created something completely different."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

As Bamford’s friend, comedian Gary Gulman, says toward the film’s end: “Those interactions are antidepressants, and she’s created so many of these little antidepressants.”

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

"He's basically acting too much like a comedian to be a presenter," the freelance culture journalist tells BBC News.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Green Bay-based comedian John Egan, who hosts a Brewers podcast, called “Milwaukee Brewers” a perfect example of a “good-bad song.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Hearing Grace laugh made Maya feel like a comedian who had finally found her perfect audience.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Most comedians are — how do I put this gently — known to be some level of unwell.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

The episode, which Goodwin was not involved in, contained comedians taking turns insulting each other in front of an audience.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

A comedian shares his serious side: Murray Hill is an old-school entertainer in the mold of retro lounge singers and Borscht Belt comedians.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

“We are in a constant state of conversation with comedians, or managers, or producers, or agents about new formats we’re trying, or new shows we’re trying.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The comedians Laurel and Hardy, I mean Underling-Sergeant Thibaut and On-Duty-Female-Guard Engel, have been very jolly at my expense over the inferior ink Thibaut found for me to write with.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein


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