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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David Bowie had a great sense of humor and this big, wide-open laugh.
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss… because Emily has a big secret.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
The older of the two, Kevion is known for his great sense of humor and hardworking mindset.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
In September 2007, David revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that his then-preschooler didn’t always get his sense of humor.
—Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss… because Emily has a big secret.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
The older of the two, Kevion is known for his great sense of humor and hardworking mindset.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
In September 2007, David revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that his then-preschooler didn’t always get his sense of humor.
—Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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