1
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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3
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
Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Muslim comedian Ramy Youssef has said that many of the people who relate to his humor are Catholics.
—Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Who else will stage Chris Fleming’s plays, or humor Pete Holmes’s dad jokes, or let Lauren Cook call in a bit?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 June 2025
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Noun
The playful design is intended to hint at the humor and unexpected moments planned for this year’s Clio Entertainment Awards.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Muslim comedian Ramy Youssef has said that many of the people who relate to his humor are Catholics.
—Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Insiders say DiCaprio worked the room like a pro — posing for selfies and humoring FaceTime calls from starstruck daughters.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Who else will stage Chris Fleming’s plays, or humor Pete Holmes’s dad jokes, or let Lauren Cook call in a bit?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humor
Noun
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The success has spawned various hybrid formats mixing horror with comedy, religious themes and action.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Amy Poehler has some choice words for the Academy after seeing comedies get snubbed at the Oscars year after year.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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Judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli were joined in spirit by Carrie Ann Inaba, who missed the premiere due to illness.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the spirit of functionality and the chair’s utilitarian history, brass buckles secure both the leather back and seat.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the end of each task, Davies awards points based on performance and his own whims, and the winner at the end of each series gets a trophy shaped like Davies’s head.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other critics have pointed to some of Carr’s old tweets to highlight the irony of his position on Kimmel today.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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The irony, of course, is hard to miss.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The satire, Austria’s Oscar selection, premiered at Venice Critics’ Week in 2024.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Sep. 2025
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In 1996, Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson’s slasher satire Scream helped redefine a dormant subgenre.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The night was ruined by her boyfriend's bad mood.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Should the mood strike for a soirée fit for a king, the home’s living room and conservatory can easily accommodate 200 for a cocktail party.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allium These ornamental onions (Allium) add color and whimsy to the spring garden with their tall, globe-like blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Director Kogonada, who previously guided Farrell in After Yang, is going for alternate melancholy and whimsy, an uneven blend of introspective drama and high-concept fantasy that feels a bit lost in translation and doesn’t quite work the way it was intended.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And what better excuse to get dressed up than to indulge and imbibe in a new dining experience?—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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How did Chanel maintain her gamine figure while regularly indulging there?—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humor. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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