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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
He was featured in many of the show’s comedy segments, including a spinoff of the popular sketches in which George Washington attempts to educate soldiers about his new country’s language and customs.
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Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
The event came just one day before season 51 of the late-night sketch comedy show premieres, with Bad Bunny as the host and Doja Cat as musical guest.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Sanchez is also married to actress Perry Mattfeld, who is currently starring alongside Glen Powell in the sports-comedy series Chad Powers.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Eugenio Derbez has been a bankable comedy superstar in Spanish-language markets for more than 30 years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
The event came just one day before season 51 of the late-night sketch comedy show premieres, with Bad Bunny as the host and Doja Cat as musical guest.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Sanchez is also married to actress Perry Mattfeld, who is currently starring alongside Glen Powell in the sports-comedy series Chad Powers.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Eugenio Derbez has been a bankable comedy superstar in Spanish-language markets for more than 30 years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
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By pivoting back to pop anthems with humor, empathy, a little fury and a lot of wisdom, Swift ensures that ascent will continue.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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For Beckham, the choice carried both humor and fashion weight.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While not everyone took to Cult’s broad political satire, it’s still considered a fine mid-era installment.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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While framed as satire, the content references child exploitation, raising questions about the adequacy of Sora 2’s safeguards.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a charming bit of irony in watching one of the most prolific and successful producers in the music industry fumble with his audio output.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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There is a certain irony in that development from Renault.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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