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as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
we failed to see any humor in his mean and juvenile jokes
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2
as in comedy
humorous entertainment
a screenwriter best known for lowbrow humor
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as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
the prospect of going out to dinner put her in a good humor all day
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
she was seized by a sudden humor to contact an old college friend that she hadn't seen in ages
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as in to cater (to)
to give in to (a desire)
humored her grandfather by listening to his war stories for the hundredth time
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Recent Examples of humor
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
However, Katherine and her husband found the humor in the situation and laughed throughout the video in disbelief that a tree had stabbed their house.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
The women can barely humor Wendy’s desire to go skydiving and travel before returning back to battle.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Laugh often Studies from the Harvard Business Review reveal that teams led by founders who encourage playfulness and humor are 30% more productive and report significantly higher job satisfaction.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
However, Katherine and her husband found the humor in the situation and laughed throughout the video in disbelief that a tree had stabbed their house.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
So, in the spirit of humoring that little Gremlin, here’s a rundown of some of Pattinson’s most memorable deceptions and dubious claims.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
The women can barely humor Wendy’s desire to go skydiving and travel before returning back to battle.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humor
Noun
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During the event, held on Feb. 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and hosted by Deon Cole, the Wayans family was honored for their contributions to TV, film and comedy.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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The result was a raucous and at times sentimental at television's most famous comedy hour.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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So 7,500 of the books went to the Concord Library, and there’s this room now there that helped to buoy my spirits, knowing that was happening.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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This game embodies the spirit of what makes Obsidian games special, and a chance to prove that the studio is one of the most prolific RPG houses in the industry, whose own original creations can stand above even their stellar work making sequels for others.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Still, there were no guarantees of how much green steel tech Gary would get; a company town inevitably depends on the whims and fortunes of its company.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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But this has also been driven by Russian threats and growing recognition that European security should be less dependent on the whims of Washington.—
Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The big irony is that Thelwell has been afforded more power and responsibility in the decision-making process than any of his predecessors, largely due to the lack of money available to Everton and the takeover.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The irony is that even as the fans have grown more discontent, the team hasn’t.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Star-Telegram: Talking about that tone of satire, Patrick Bateman in this movie, almost similar to a character like Tyler Durden in ‘Fight Club,’ has become a character that seems to attract a lot of fans who maybe don’t understand that satire.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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In Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Join 28 others in the comments View Comments Coloring a mandala, for example, has a levitating effect on your mood, immune system and all the positive parts of your psyche.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Serotonin is another hormone and neurotransmitter linked to mood.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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Kerry Washington delivered dramatic whimsy in a floral-appliqué Prada bra top and ball-appropriate skirt.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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The new release, fuses the label’s signature minimalism with subtle touches of whimsy, providing fans with a capsule range that feels both current and enduring.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And sure, while indulging ourselves with a $400 tin of caviar isn’t exactly akin to buying a tube of lipstick for most of us, the sentiment is valid.—
Allyson Reedy,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
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The national community could be knit together without indulging the chauvinism of belligerence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humor. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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