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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Fajardo-Acosta described him as an extremely serious person who also possessed a good sense of humor, spoke very eloquently and read all the time.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
McKee said Fitzgerald was a dedicated police officer who loved his community, wanted to make a difference and had a sense of humor.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Their climax came on June 9, when McCarthy was bested by Joseph Welch, the Army’s chief counsel and a man possessed of a laser-sharp legal mind and a wicked sense of humor.
—Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Players were fond of his sense of humor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
McKee said Fitzgerald was a dedicated police officer who loved his community, wanted to make a difference and had a sense of humor.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Their climax came on June 9, when McCarthy was bested by Joseph Welch, the Army’s chief counsel and a man possessed of a laser-sharp legal mind and a wicked sense of humor.
—Kristen Monroe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Players were fond of his sense of humor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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