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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
the humorous moments in an otherwise somber affair "most humorous costume" went to the girl dressed as Little Bo Peep
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
the movie's a humorous look at love and marriage
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Recent Examples of humorous
Each stall featured a different artwork, ranging from humorous to poignant.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
On the more humorous side, PG Wodehouse’s ‘Very Good, Jeeves’, and ‘Right Ho, Jeeves’.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Quick, think of something really humorous about vaccinations.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The series uses comedic actors in sometimes-dramatic situations (yet still humorous).
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
On the more humorous side, PG Wodehouse’s ‘Very Good, Jeeves’, and ‘Right Ho, Jeeves’.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Quick, think of something really humorous about vaccinations.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The series uses comedic actors in sometimes-dramatic situations (yet still humorous).
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Watch out for appearances from awesome real-life funny people like Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza in this super-funny-yet-super-sad gem.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Remus said the family is leaning into God to cope with the tragedy — along with being OK with laughter when remembering happy or funny moments.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead, showrunner Gemma Burgess has put together an irreverent engaging romp rife with witty banter, political intrigue, and a bit of derring-do—not to mention a killer soundtrack.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The vibrant costumes, the whimsical sets, the magical creatures create a fairy tale atmosphere, while the witty dialogue and pop culture references make the movie feel fresh and accessible to a modern audience.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Great Emu War’s comedic reputation hides serious issues about human-wildlife conflict.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Walz’s work relies on manipulating online databases, but, like the work of MSCHF, his most clever projects bleed into the real world.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Other videos don’t end so super—with a range of different crashes resulting, which may seem amusing to watch.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additional viewers found the segment to be amusing, with several enjoying the Port Authority joke.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The comical basketball geniuses, The Harlem Globetrotters, have ways of getting the ball through the hoop that probably never occurred to you.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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At long last, the Browns have made the switch at quarterback, replacing the comical Jameis Winston with the non-entity Dorian Thompson-Robinson.Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2024
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In a comic run that was published in the mid and late 2010s, writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stefano Landini took the character of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, away from his crime roots and put him deep into the Marvel Universe on a mission of revenge.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Big-batch recipes are not only a foolproof entertaining trick, but those big, beautiful bowls filled with punch look impressive too.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Develop a cohesive plan that focuses on deploying the infrastructure to make the experience more engaging, informative and entertaining.Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Humorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorous. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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