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Recent Examples of good-humored
Patriot, the posthumous memoir of Alexei Navalny, is distressing but also surprisingly good-humored and funny.
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airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
Mangold depicts Cash in both Walk the Line and A Complete Unknown as nervy mysteries always on the edge of a breakdown, though Boyd Holbrook plays him as more mischievous and good-humored compared to the brooding Joaquin Phoenix.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Gentle and good-humored, musicians Ed and Victoria Hammill have performed just about every role in the music business while living in Austin, Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Like many Australians the 56-year-old is good-humored, chatty, and well disposed toward Americans.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
In a more good-humored way, the Oscar winner poked fun at his need to re-invent himself after marrying Lopez by shooting an extended Dunkin Donuts commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectations, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
During her hospitalization amid a cancer recurrence, Batiste and Jaouad did their best to keep things light — and even earned themselves some good-humored notoriety among the staff.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
Both artists are good-humored, chipper, and endlessly chatty, cracking nonstop jokes about the many twists and turns in their lives so far.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
Mangold depicts Cash in both Walk the Line and A Complete Unknown as nervy mysteries always on the edge of a breakdown, though Boyd Holbrook plays him as more mischievous and good-humored compared to the brooding Joaquin Phoenix.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Gentle and good-humored, musicians Ed and Victoria Hammill have performed just about every role in the music business while living in Austin, Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Like many Australians the 56-year-old is good-humored, chatty, and well disposed toward Americans.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
In a more good-humored way, the Oscar winner poked fun at his need to re-invent himself after marrying Lopez by shooting an extended Dunkin Donuts commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectations, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
During her hospitalization amid a cancer recurrence, Batiste and Jaouad did their best to keep things light — and even earned themselves some good-humored notoriety among the staff.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
Both artists are good-humored, chipper, and endlessly chatty, cracking nonstop jokes about the many twists and turns in their lives so far.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-humored
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Well, not actually tussling in a War of the Roses way; more an amiable tug-of-war on the village green before bonding over a few local ales.Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
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Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bernese mountain dogs are known for their calm, affectionate, and good-natured temperament.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Power Broker While the perennially good-natured (or, at least, politically savvy) Jennings has kind things to say about Richards’ work as a producer during that first post-Trebek season, the Jeopardy! family in general is reluctant to discuss Richards’ stint.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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Clad in a black polo shirt, emblazoned with the Blue Origin logo, Bezos appeared both affable and anxious on the eve of what is the biggest moment yet for this rocket company.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Robinson is an affable type, quick with a smile in a good conversation and thoughtful with his answers in a post-match mixed zone.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dalin was gracious in the moment, but those close to him and the campaign acknowledge that the sting was real.George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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The hotel feels grown-up and staff effusively handle all of your needs with a striking level of gracious humility.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Good-humored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-humored. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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