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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
In an interview with Variety, the Scary Movie star said despite criticism Chappelle has received over transphobic material in his comedy shows, which even led to a walkout by Netflix employees, the two remain close.
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Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
Savannah College of Art and Design SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SCAD’s campus features an impressive 11-acre backlot, where undergrads have recently acted in a horror anthology and single-camera comedy, and a multicamera soundstage, where students are shooting a sitcom and a drama series.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Premiering on May 21, The Boroughs blends science fiction, horror, and dark comedy as strange creatures begin stalking the neighborhood at night.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In their final seasons, the critique extends to AI’s temptations and shortcomings, ultimately making the case for the inefficient art of comedy.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
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Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
Savannah College of Art and Design SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SCAD’s campus features an impressive 11-acre backlot, where undergrads have recently acted in a horror anthology and single-camera comedy, and a multicamera soundstage, where students are shooting a sitcom and a drama series.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Premiering on May 21, The Boroughs blends science fiction, horror, and dark comedy as strange creatures begin stalking the neighborhood at night.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In their final seasons, the critique extends to AI’s temptations and shortcomings, ultimately making the case for the inefficient art of comedy.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
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The humor and even the reappearance of Anne’s guitar-playing ex-beau Terry (Toby Huss) feel muted, lacking the punch of previous jokes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Uzbek has a much lighter feel, with great resources for humor and soundplay.—
Sabrina Jaszi,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The actress walks the show’s fine line between drama and satire perfectly, never seeming to take the occasion too seriously but also refusing to smirk at the camera.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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That conversation was largely deferred in favor of satire, intended or not.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As a slight irony, the switch means that KCBS/San Francisco is airing ABC News.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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This is a strategic move - not irony.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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