as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
fans of Edward Gorey appreciate the delicious drollness of his illustrations of poker-faced individuals caught in macabre situations
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Noun
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Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 June 2026 -
Sacred stories full of courage and humor and grace, and that each of those stories in some way connected to my own.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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There is an irony in all of this.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The irony is that many law enforcement professionals have spent years advocating for exactly the kinds of partnerships now at risk.—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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“Drollness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drollness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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