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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
Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
The black humor that Baltic artists wield so boldly is as much a constant presence as the creeping sense of dread.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
Superstars know when they’re being humored.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The gaming world needs more action and more dumb humor, and this promises that in spades.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025
The black humor that Baltic artists wield so boldly is as much a constant presence as the creeping sense of dread.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
Verb
Jimmy Kimmel, who has hosted the Oscars four times, injected some late-night wars humor into his reaction to Conan O’Brien’s debut as Oscar host.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
Superstars know when they’re being humored.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humor
Noun
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The Shane Gillis comedy Tires is at #3 now, back for season 3.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Directed by Tina Romero, the delightful feature debut is a horror comedy chock-full of fun and meaningful ideas, most of which stop just short of fruition.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Rush, who held degrees from Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley, had an adventurous spirit, per his obituary in the New York Times.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Feminine elements such as florals, draping, and oversized fans nod to the artistry of couture, keeping the spirit of Balmain both rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its vision.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Noun
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This translates into collections that transcend seasonal whims, instead offering timeless pieces with modern sensibilities.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Ownership of the Birmingham Property changed hands several times through transactions initiated at the whims of the Respondent.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The demonstrations, which coincided with Donald Trump’s birthday celebration, added another layer of irony as some within the Bitcoin community openly celebrate the very figure hundreds of thousands protested against.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Theatrically released in 1999, the $10 million ensemble satire (which features supporting performances by Chris Rock, Salma Hayek, Alan Rickman, George Carlin, and Alanis Morissette as God) had immediately attracted controversy.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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Of course, expect plenty of satire, jokes, and colorful characters, but also lots of carnage in the name of science and saving the galaxy from strange rifts and capitalism.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Indeed, Howard seemed to be in a good mood after the game and embraced being an ambassador of his new league, engaging with fans and posing for selfies hours after the Miami 305 defeated his LA Riot squad 50-44 at Allstate Arena in Chicago.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Some social media posts and photos showed Saturday’s crowds in a festive mood.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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True to her ethos, the entire Dianna Singh line is ebullient with a touch of whimsy.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Photo: John Woodcock Traditional design is enlivened with moments of whimsy and personality in the designs of Black Ink Interiors.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Strive to indulge once in a while without overdoing it.—
Leigh Morgan,
Quartz,
2 June 2025
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Lot holders know that tchotchkes aren’t allowed but that the grounds crew will indulge them, for a time.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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“Humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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