as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a knockabout comedy that was performed by a trio of accomplished farceurs
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Recent Examples of farceurs
Director David Ellenstein has assembled a strong quartet of farceurs who easily slide in and out of a multitude of characters, accents, funny wigs, moustaches, costumes and prop glasses while running in and out of the 25 doors on scenic designer Marty Burnett’s simple but effective set.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
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comedians
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An offshoot of the popular podcast that actor-comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have hosted since 2016, the award show aims to celebrate the year’s biggest pop culture moments and plays like a fever dream more dazzling and deliciously random than a late-night scroll session on TikTok.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The two comedians first met as each was hired to the cast of Nickelodeon's All That in 1994.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Farceurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farceurs. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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