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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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as in clown
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
just ignore that joker and his rude comments
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Recent Examples of joker
Yet Mitchell Robinson, ever the joker, can’t make up his mind.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Hayden Christensen as Jake Hill Conley Hayden Christensen played Jake Hill Conley, another neighborhood boy known for being a practical joker.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
His winning cards were a 6, 7, 9, 10, jack and a queen with a joker acting as an 8.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
But while this car-loving cult figure will be back pitching again in 2025 after a 2-year hiatus, having mended his left shoulder, Ohtani is well-known in baseball circles as a car lover, a practical joker and a philanthropist.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Hayden Christensen as Jake Hill Conley Hayden Christensen played Jake Hill Conley, another neighborhood boy known for being a practical joker.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
His winning cards were a 6, 7, 9, 10, jack and a queen with a joker acting as an 8.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
But while this car-loving cult figure will be back pitching again in 2025 after a 2-year hiatus, having mended his left shoulder, Ohtani is well-known in baseball circles as a car lover, a practical joker and a philanthropist.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
Noun
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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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An evil clown turned serial killer who terrorizes a fictional New York City borough during Halloween and Christmas will join a maniacal lineup of murderers, mutants and monsters during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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White-stripe nails Circus-stripe nails Just like a striped Big Top tent, this circus set is complete with stars and clowns.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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And are people still talking about this guy, this creep?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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And the coolest part for me, coming to Columbus, was switching roles from Boston and now being the guy who is counted on to work with younger guys.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The show began without a hitch, but about 20 to 25 minutes later, there were whispers of confusion, then a panicked commotion.—
Jordan Friedman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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But despite this clear sign from God, the lead-up to the proposal doesn’t necessarily go off without a hitch.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Gorals live in groups of up to 12 individuals, but older males may be solitary, according to experts.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 8,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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The one victim, a 24-year-old male, is currently being treated at a local hospital.—
Ayah Imran,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Some of the region's most prolific developers, architects, construction firms and more risk losing work if developers can't use tax credits to bring derelict buildings back to life.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The discovery comes as fears of a serial killer lurking in the community’s midst continue to loom over the area, with local authorities continuing to downplay the risk.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Lisa and Jody are mad that Larsa was a jerk at Jody’s birthday party.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Based on my experience, labeling someone a contrarian is just an extremely polite way of calling out a person for being a jerk who’s obsessed with the sound of their own voice.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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For instance, a group of gentlemen wore matching pastel suits.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The gentleman who is the executive director of all of these cruises, his name is Michael Lazaroff.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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