1
as in humor
humorous entertainment
presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
I just don't see the comedy in someone flunking a driving test that they really needed to pass
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of comedy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joining his former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa for a comedy skit at a recent political event has stunned the internet.
—
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In the olden days, a stand-up comedy fan might think to watch two or three specials a year.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
This year’s lineup of events includes concerts, live theater and comedy, as well an eco-fest performance festival.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for comedy
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In the olden days, a stand-up comedy fan might think to watch two or three specials a year.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
This year’s lineup of events includes concerts, live theater and comedy, as well an eco-fest performance festival.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for comedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
-
Gosling seems like a strong fit given his knack for blending self-deprecating and sometimes oddball humor with some serious dramatic chops.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2026
-
The Kennedy Center has presented the award since 1998 as a way to recognize those who have made significant contributions to humor and commentary in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Like all good satire, the book was a mirror.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Highlights included The Audacity, AMC‘s Silicon Valley satire from Succession producer Jonathan Glatzer; The Flaws, a German office sitcom that takes its inspiration from Buster Keaton-style silent film comedy; and My Brother, a Swedish family drama that’s as dark and bleak as a Nordic winter.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
There’s also an irony in Powell warning about debt sustainability while leading an institution whose own policies made cheap borrowing the path of least resistance for years.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
-
No, the irony of that quote is thicker than the fog over Oracle Park on a Tuesday in June.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
