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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
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody makes it without heartache and tears, not even the joker.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody makes it without heartache and tears, not even the joker.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joker
Noun
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In February, it was reported that the former comedian had shut down his addiction and mental health charity in the UK.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Toward the end of his monologue, the comedian began talking about his love for historical documentaries, specifically Ken Burns’ Civil War special.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Robert Pattinson recalls lying on live TV about seeing clown die in car explosion as a kid: 'What on Earth?' Pattinson also surprised audiences at the convention, making an unannounced appearance alongside his director.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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These clowns dressed as presidents appear immature and narcissistic.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Benji is caustic, needling and selfish — the kind of guy who hogs the window seat, the shower and everyone’s attention.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Padilla asks confused, before Gillis points out a slew of struggling cast members, including Michael Longfellow passed out in a robe on the couch, Mikey Day wearing Sarah Silverman’s clothes and the Please Don’t Destroy guys looking disheveled in their suits from the event.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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A little more than four hours in the air without a hitch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton spans 144 acres of property and went through its own massive renovation in 2021 ensuring that fan favorite events from poolside parties to the Grand Finale Dinner at Michelin starred Blue by Eric Ripert and more could continue without a hitch.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The driver of the semi, a 41-year-old male from Schererville, was uninjured.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a lifetime, according to the Daily Infographic, the average male spends a total of 855.8 days in the bathroom; 85 days more than the average female.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As Givenchy found out the hard way, product reformulation is a risk—especially for something the brand is known for.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Rise Of SaaS And IIoT Rising costs, including both supplies and labor, along with the constant risk of supply chain disruptions pressure manufacturers to improve efficiency and resilience.—
Ed Garibian,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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On that note…being concise doesn’t mean being a total jerk either.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rockwell's Officer Dixon, a mama’s boy with a screw loose and a history of torturing Black prisoners, is a target of her ire − that is, until the actor carefully adds layers to what could be a one-note jerk. 14.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Fans of the show know that getting a job offer related to Severance might be an unsettling proposition, but the gentlemen of Odesza jumped at the opportunity.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Joker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joker. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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