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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To the outsider’s eye, Germany might not be famous for its sense of humor.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
In the years since, his grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, have shared loving memories of their grandfather, including the Prince of Wales opening up about Philip's famously sharp sense of humor during a 2025 episode of Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
In the locker room, Millender is one of the grownups, with a keen sense of humor and a skill for communicating.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
In the years since, his grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, have shared loving memories of their grandfather, including the Prince of Wales opening up about Philip's famously sharp sense of humor during a 2025 episode of Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
In the locker room, Millender is one of the grownups, with a keen sense of humor and a skill for communicating.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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