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Recent Examples of comedienne
This year’s Critics Choice Awards will be hosted by comedienne/TV personality Chelsea Handler, TVLine has confirmed.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
The comedienne wore her brunette tresses in a braided half-updo, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye, rosy blush and a glossy nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Will & Grace and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres are credited with playing significant roles in transforming the image of gay Americans and, as such, the modern LGBTQ equity movement.
—Keli Goff, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
Other award ceremonies are based around comedienne, actor and producer Sandra Ng, who will be honored with the HIFF Spotlight On Hong Kong Filmmaker in Profile Award; Temuera Morrison, recipient of the HIFF Leanne K Ferrer Pasifika Trailblazer Award; and Stanley Nelson.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
The comedienne wore her brunette tresses in a braided half-updo, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye, rosy blush and a glossy nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Will & Grace and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres are credited with playing significant roles in transforming the image of gay Americans and, as such, the modern LGBTQ equity movement.
—Keli Goff, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
Other award ceremonies are based around comedienne, actor and producer Sandra Ng, who will be honored with the HIFF Spotlight On Hong Kong Filmmaker in Profile Award; Temuera Morrison, recipient of the HIFF Leanne K Ferrer Pasifika Trailblazer Award; and Stanley Nelson.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedienne
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For Stalter, a stand-up comedian who became a go-to scene stealer on Hacks, Too Much proved to be an unexpected gift from Dunham, who wrote the female protagonist with Stalter’s voice in mind after discovering her videos on TikTok.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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If nothing else, the comedians remain united by a common goal.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The 2025 Forbes Top Creator list counts more than a dozen digital jokesters, including Khaby Lame, Brent and Alexa Rivera, Jake Shane, and Hailey Kalil.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Digital jokester Adam Waheed used his smartphone to bypass Hollywood’s gatekeepers and build a 55 million–strong fan base and multimillion-dollar brand empire.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Which is to say the title of Portuguese director João Rosas‘ debut feature isn’t at all ironic: This droll, delightful romantic comedy is an ode to the good times that can be had amid and around heartache, and the healing that eventually comes out of that very conflict.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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There’s some droll humor in this pileup of bad decisions and bad behavior — particularly in one running gag that sees Carey doggedly befriending Ashley’s parade of exes, including one hilariously gormless f-boy played by drawling ensemble standout Charlie Gillespie.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Capaldi himself was a phenomenal Doctor, bringing that trademark blend of grizzled warrior and cosmic buffoon, but his episodes were a bit hit-and-miss.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Problematic to be sure, but also a very in-character move for an ignorant buffoon.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
6 May 2025
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