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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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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
Chris Barilla, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The origin story brought the heart and humor of The Big Bang Theory into a family sitcom setting, utilizing a single-camera approach rather than its predecessor’s traditional multi-camera, live-audience format.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain came to Washington, humoring Trump.
—Maureen Dowd, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Bad Boys star acknowledges the importance of balancing his famous off-the-cuff humor with projects that the whole family can enjoy.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The origin story brought the heart and humor of The Big Bang Theory into a family sitcom setting, utilizing a single-camera approach rather than its predecessor’s traditional multi-camera, live-audience format.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
But a missing pearl earring sends her down a conspiracy rabbit hole, which is only made deeper by her shop-teacher co-worker Dave Delgado (Gael García Bernal), who has eyes for her, humoring her every whim.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain came to Washington, humoring Trump.
—Maureen Dowd, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humor
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Examples include Africa United, a comedy about young Rwandan soccer players; The Trial of Jeff David, a true crime podcast detailing the lives of former slaves falsely accused of murder in the 1800s; and Black Enuf, a cartoon about LGBT hip-hop lovers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The pair also co-wrote Coen’s 2024 crime comedy Drive-Away Dolls that starred Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan and Pedro Pascal.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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This is a slightly moving target because of the variable ABV of the spirit—a 40 percent whisky will need less sweetness than a 45 or 50 percent whisky—so the above ratio is a guideline based on a 40 or 43 percent scotch.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Good Americans and all institutions must stand tall to save America – as the spirit of Wallace, the descendants of slave owners, and like-minded folks must not prevail.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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TiVo and DVRs helped even more, but you were still limited by the scheduling whims of networks and hard-drive space.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Will there be repercussions for organizations that defy Trump’s whims?—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The irony is that the film’s screenwriter, Sam Stefanak, came from the world of comedy.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The ultimate irony, of course, is that Tennessee actually took the NCAA to court to give Iamaleava the right to receive that first NIL deal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even with Ted Lasso on hiatus, Apple TV+ continues to be a presence in this category; no doubt, voters loved seeing Hollywood execs (and egomaniacal stars) get skewered on the streamer's movie-industry satire, The Studio.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s been linked to everything from lower stress to better mood, for starters.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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Almost all the picks were in, and the mood was light.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The scalloped edges on this rattan design add a touch of whimsy to your space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Also worth noting: Rose added a toilet and a small cloakroom basin by Thomas Crapper & Co. to add a bit of whimsy to the washroom.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In any event, a square between the sun and your celestial ruler, Mars, on April 20, creates tension between your desire to indulge and have fun versus the reality of your financial responsibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The pet-friendly hotel indulges guests with a rooftop terrace, a library bar, and accommodations that range from cozy rooms to three-bedroom suites.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humor. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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