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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While the jacket remains classic, the slimmer trousers and long cuffs of the shirt both show a sense of humor and risk-taking that’s become something of a signature to Pascal’s style.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The quarterback has a self-effacing sense of humor and a goofy giggle that rang out several times in his postgame news conference.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The other parents in Julianna’s comments had a similarly good sense of humor about how weaning an obstinate toddler can sometimes feel like negotiating with a dictator.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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, 10 Sep. 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The quarterback has a self-effacing sense of humor and a goofy giggle that rang out several times in his postgame news conference.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The other parents in Julianna’s comments had a similarly good sense of humor about how weaning an obstinate toddler can sometimes feel like negotiating with a dictator.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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