sense of humor
noun phrase
: a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things
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His sense of humor was not everybody else’s sense of humor.
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Matthew Odam, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
Thinking Faith Is Fine, as Long as We Laugh at Our Own Beliefs
A religious person without a sense of humor?
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
Judge Frank Caprio is renowned for his sense of humor and mercy on the bench.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 24 June 2024
Fun tidbit: Showing his wry sense of humor, Clark tweeted #MickIsThePick alongside his commitment to UCLA, a playful shot at Louisville fans who had been using the same hashtag to court Cronin for their coaching vacancy on social media.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
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Matthew Odam, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
Thinking Faith Is Fine, as Long as We Laugh at Our Own Beliefs
A religious person without a sense of humor?
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
Judge Frank Caprio is renowned for his sense of humor and mercy on the bench.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 24 June 2024
Fun tidbit: Showing his wry sense of humor, Clark tweeted #MickIsThePick alongside his commitment to UCLA, a playful shot at Louisville fans who had been using the same hashtag to court Cronin for their coaching vacancy on social media.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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