Examples of satirist in a Sentence
social satirists of the American Dream
the great British satirist, Jonathan Swift
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But the September 11 attacks changed everything, including the work of satirists.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
For a satirist or a cynic, Esperantists are easy fodder.
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Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Many satirists lean toward cynicism, portraying politics as hopelessly corrupt and public life as fundamentally absurd.
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Sophia A. McClennen,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
For a satirist or a cynic, Esperantists are easy fodder.
—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Many satirists lean toward cynicism, portraying politics as hopelessly corrupt and public life as fundamentally absurd.
—
Sophia A. McClennen,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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“Satirist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satirist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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satirist
noun
sat·i·rist
ˈsat-ə-rəst 
: a person who satirizes
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