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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Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes. CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 No wonder Izzy gets pilloried so many times just for having the driest sense of humor. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Morgan Fairchild believes her sense of humor may have saved her life. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The other 10 seconds came when Kuechly referenced the sense of humor from Adam Vinatieri, the Hall of Fame placekicker whose speech immediately preceded. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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