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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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Project Runway having a sense of humor about itself, what a relief!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Tweens use the term as a way to show off their observational skills or sense of humor.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 29 July 2025
Friends and collaborators describe him as a consummate gentleman and leader with an infectious sense of humor.
—Raquelle Harris, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Project Runway having a sense of humor about itself, what a relief!
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Tweens use the term as a way to show off their observational skills or sense of humor.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 29 July 2025
Friends and collaborators describe him as a consummate gentleman and leader with an infectious sense of humor.
—Raquelle Harris, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sense of humor
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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