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as in humor
humorous entertainment
presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations
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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
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Recent Examples of comedy
America Ferrera remains the only Latina to have won the Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The characters in his orbit are quite strong in their own right, but here, as in The Office, Carell’s unflagging comedy prowess provides the energy that powers the narrative into full-on hilarity.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
With trims and plot fine-tuning, the multitalented actors in this comedy would have an easier time keeping the story’s fizzy energy aloft.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The sci-fi comedy enjoyed strong reviews from critics, with 94% fresh reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The characters in his orbit are quite strong in their own right, but here, as in The Office, Carell’s unflagging comedy prowess provides the energy that powers the narrative into full-on hilarity.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
With trims and plot fine-tuning, the multitalented actors in this comedy would have an easier time keeping the story’s fizzy energy aloft.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The sci-fi comedy enjoyed strong reviews from critics, with 94% fresh reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
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Ziegler’s humor and sympathy for her characters—including Creon, who desperately wants to do right by everyone—saves the conflict between individual and state from heavy-handedness.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Excerpts from the audiocassettes of Long’s interviews are a strong element of Evans’ doc, and playful music cues underscore the humor and passion that course through this particularly American saga, along with a whole lot of pain.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The job title and description already sound like the basis for a villainous political satire, without even trying.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stiller played Tugg Speedman in the 2008 satire.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For a function tasked with designing career frameworks, succession plans, and leadership pipelines for the rest of the organization, the irony is hard to ignore.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bonham, who is running for Douglas County commissioner, acknowledges the irony of resistance to new growth from communities that have experienced their own explosive growth in recent decades.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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