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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The streamer—whose real first name is Emily but has withheld her surname for privacy reasons—is an It-Girl for the digital age, known for her charisma and natural sense of humor on camera. Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 In later years, unlikely social media fame — for posts showcasing his wry sense of humor and down-home love of nature — would seal his reputation as one of the industry’s nice guys. Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 July 2026 With his rugged handsomeness and wry sense of humor, Neill built an almost-50-year career playing heroes and villains, freaks and geniuses. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 July 2026 But the pair later bonded over golf and what Graham described as a mutual and irreverent sense of humor. Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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