[{"_1":2,"_189":-5,"_190":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4},"routes/word",{"_5":6,"_21":22,"_181":182,"_187":188},"entry",{"_7":8,"_9":8,"_10":-5,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":16,"_18":19},"headword","comedian","slug","pronunciation","type","simple_noun","complexity","simple","totalCollocations",7,"avgFrequency","languageVariants",[20],"BrE","categories",[23],{"_24":25,"_9":26,"_27":28},"name","ADJECTIVE + comedian","adjective-comedian","collocations",[29,68,87,106,125,143,162],{"_30":31,"_32":33,"_9":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_45":46,"_67":-5},"collocation","stand-up","phrase","stand-up comedian","stand-up-comedian","usage","a comedian who performs live on stage, typically alone","label","","frequency",{"_41":42,"_43":44},"score",9,"perMillion",25.6,"examples",[47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"He started out as a stand-up comedian.","Jerry Seinfeld is a world-renowned stand-up comedian.","My dream is to become a famous stand-up comedian and tour the world.","She always dreamed of becoming a successful stand-up comedian.","She's a brilliant stand-up comedian known for her sharp observational humor.","The local club features different stand-up comedians every weekend.","The festival features a lineup of both new and established stand-up comedians.","It takes a lot of bravery to be a stand-up comedian and face an audience alone.","Have you ever seen that stand-up comedian perform live? Her timing is impeccable.","His witty observations make him an excellent stand-up comedian.","Being a successful stand-up comedian requires incredible courage and wit.","They went to watch a new stand-up comedian perform at the comedy festival.","Before his movie career took off, he was a struggling stand-up comedian in New York.","As an aspiring stand-up comedian, he spent hours writing jokes.","The Netflix special showcased the raw talent of the young stand-up comedian.","Many famous actors started their careers as stand-up comedians.","Many people think being a stand-up comedian is easy, but it involves hours of writing and practice.","The stand-up comedian's routine was hilarious and kept everyone laughing.","The open mic night gives aspiring stand-up comedians a chance to test their new material.","Finding your unique voice is crucial for any stand-up comedian.","translation",{"_30":69,"_32":70,"_9":71,"_35":72,"_37":38,"_39":73,"_45":76,"_67":-5},"great","great comedian","great-comedian","a very skilled or famous comedian",{"_41":74,"_43":75},8.5,20.1,[77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"Many people consider Robin Williams to have been a truly great comedian.","It takes timing, wit, and charisma to become a great comedian.","She's transitioning from a popular actress to a great comedian with her stand-up specials.","The festival featured performances from several, but only one was hailed as a great comedian.","Who do you think is the next great comedian of this generation?","His biography details his journey from a struggling artist to a great comedian.","Even a great comedian can have an off night where the jokes don't land.","My grandfather always said that George Carlin was a great comedian because he made you think.","The documentary explores what made Lucille Ball such a great comedian and businesswoman.","He has all the raw talent, but he needs more experience to be called a great comedian.",{"_30":88,"_32":89,"_9":90,"_35":91,"_37":38,"_39":92,"_45":95,"_67":-5},"popular","popular comedian","popular-comedian","a comedian liked by many people",{"_41":93,"_43":94},8,18.5,[96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105],"Kevin Hart is a very popular comedian known for his energetic performances.","She hopes to one day become a popular comedian with her own TV special.","Who do you think is the most popular comedian in the UK right now?","In the 1980s, Eddie Murphy was arguably the most popular comedian in the world.","The talk show often features a popular comedian as a guest.","Although his jokes were controversial, he remained a popular comedian throughout his career.","Being a popular comedian requires not just talent but also a strong connection with the audience.","He was a brilliant writer but never became a truly popular comedian with mainstream audiences.","The festival will host a very popular comedian as its main act this year.","Winning the award cemented her status as the country's most popular comedian.",{"_30":107,"_32":108,"_9":109,"_35":110,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_45":114,"_67":-5},"TV","TV comedian","tv-comedian","a comedian who performs on television shows (informal)",{"_41":112,"_43":113},7.2,11,[115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124],"He became a household name as a popular TV comedian in the 90s.","My sister dreams of becoming a successful TV comedian with her own show.","Before her movie career, she was a well-respected TV comedian on a sketch show.","Isn't he that famous TV comedian who hosts the late-night talk show?","The life of a TV comedian often involves long hours of writing and rehearsal.","Not every stand-up comic has the right skills to be a great TV comedian.","The panel featured a famous actor, a musician, and a witty TV comedian.","With his viral online videos, he's poised to become the next big TV comedian.","The autobiography of the veteran TV comedian was a bestseller.","She got her start as a TV comedian after winning a national talent competition.",{"_30":126,"_32":127,"_9":128,"_35":129,"_37":38,"_39":130,"_45":132,"_67":-5},"television","television comedian","television-comedian","a comedian who performs on television shows",{"_41":16,"_43":131},10.5,[133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142],"He became a household name as a popular television comedian in the 90s.","The interview featured a famous television comedian talking about his early career.","She won several awards for her work as a television comedian.","Being a successful television comedian requires both wit and perfect timing.","Many people don't realize the hard work it takes to be a professional television comedian.","Before he was a movie star, he was a struggling television comedian.","The late-night show is looking to hire a new television comedian for its cast.","As a television comedian, he had to adapt his jokes for a broader audience.","That old sitcom starred a beloved television comedian from that era.","The documentary explores the life and legacy of a groundbreaking television comedian.",{"_30":144,"_32":145,"_9":146,"_35":147,"_37":20,"_39":148,"_45":151,"_67":-5},"alternative","alternative comedian","alternative-comedian","a comedian whose material is unconventional, often avoiding mainstream humor",{"_41":149,"_43":150},5.5,3.4,[152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161],"Stewart Lee is often cited as a classic example of an alternative comedian.","I prefer the dry, intellectual wit of an alternative comedian to mainstream stadium acts.","The festival featured a special showcase for any up-and-coming alternative comedian.","She hopes to establish herself as a leading alternative comedian in the next few years.","Do you think he's more of a traditional stand-up or an alternative comedian?","His set was challenging and thought-provoking, exactly what you'd expect from an alternative comedian.","He began his career as an alternative comedian in small clubs before finding wider recognition.","The rise of the alternative comedian in the 1980s changed the face of British comedy.","Some critics find his style too obscure, but that's often the nature of an alternative comedian.","Being an alternative comedian means you can tackle subjects that others might avoid.",{"_30":163,"_32":164,"_9":165,"_35":166,"_37":38,"_39":167,"_45":170,"_67":-5},"radio","radio comedian","radio-comedian","a comedian who performs on the radio",{"_41":168,"_43":169},4,1.2,[171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180],"Before television, many families would gather to listen to their favorite radio comedian.","He began his career as a radio comedian in the 1940s before moving into film.","The skills of a successful radio comedian rely heavily on vocal timing and character voices.","My grandfather still talks about a famous radio comedian whose jokes made the whole nation laugh.","Becoming a popular radio comedian requires a unique ability to paint pictures with words.","The archive contains rare recordings of a forgotten radio comedian from the golden age of broadcasting.","Although she's known for TV, she's launching a new podcast, styled after a classic radio comedian.","The book chronicles the life of a legendary radio comedian and his impact on entertainment.","Unlike a stand-up performer, a radio comedian can't rely on physical humor.","The museum exhibit celebrated the legacy of the country's first nationally recognized radio comedian.","relatedEntries",{"_183":184,"_185":186},"asSubject",[],"asObject",[],"serverTranslations",{},"actionData","errors"]