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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Ulloa studied at Barcelona’s Escac film school and has carved out a career creating video and titles which stand out for their sense of humor.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Benny has a unique sense of humor and laughs at his jokes without the appreciation of others.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
His friends will tell you his sense of humor is back.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Benny has a unique sense of humor and laughs at his jokes without the appreciation of others.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
His friends will tell you his sense of humor is back.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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