as in humor
the amusing quality or element in something
the humorousness of falling on a banana peel is usually lost on the person who falls
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Noun
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Her essays are written with humor and insight.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026 -
There is hope in words that can reframe our perspectives, entertain and offer humor, or commiserate in our rage or grief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The irony is not lost on her when Captain Cunningham’s mother (Frances Tomelty) shows up to pray with Claire for her son and Claire’s husband.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the events were also laced with irony.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Humorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorousness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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