comic relief
noun
: a relief from the emotional tension especially of a drama that is provided by the interposition of a comic episode or element
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Helping her deal with the challenges of a blended family that includes a princess step-sister, are Theodore the Sea Unicorn and Shelly the Sea Turtle who also provide comic relief.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Others offered a mix of comic relief and hard truths about the cost of airport shopping.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Others offered a mix of comic relief and hard truths about the cost of airport shopping.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Comic relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20relief. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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