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Recent Examples of good-humored
This blissful mood is felt everywhere, from the ensemble’s good-humored bickering over the city’s rooftops, singing and dancing sessions at home, and dinner parties where hearty servings of tahdig are cheered on.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
In a good-humored video posted to X on Monday (Dec. 29), the rapper asked fans to please stop raking her over the coals for her relationship with Stefon Diggs, who recently sparked online discourse by posting about spending Christmas with his other children.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
In person, Gehry was a plain-speaking, soft-spoken and good-humored, if occasionally cantankerous, communicator.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Lionel may be a bit lacking in romantic ardor, but Mescal’s good-humored watchfulness and contemplative calm make the character a companionable presence, even as the filmmaking ultimately succumbs to inertia and the great, defining passion of Lionel’s life recedes into the mists of memory.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2025
The sisters arrive from different parts of the city, Tim, as she’s called, after some car trouble and Lilith in a vehicle driven by her good-humored Irish girlfriend Jeanette (Sarah Greene).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Oh’s smart, good-humored writing captured me from page one of this fun middle grade fantasy adventure.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Chicago, rough and refined, gritty and good-humored, welcomes all comers.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
And once again, Ukraine and its 37.7 million good-humored, industrious and resourceful people are left out in the cold.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
In a good-humored video posted to X on Monday (Dec. 29), the rapper asked fans to please stop raking her over the coals for her relationship with Stefon Diggs, who recently sparked online discourse by posting about spending Christmas with his other children.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
In person, Gehry was a plain-speaking, soft-spoken and good-humored, if occasionally cantankerous, communicator.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Lionel may be a bit lacking in romantic ardor, but Mescal’s good-humored watchfulness and contemplative calm make the character a companionable presence, even as the filmmaking ultimately succumbs to inertia and the great, defining passion of Lionel’s life recedes into the mists of memory.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2025
The sisters arrive from different parts of the city, Tim, as she’s called, after some car trouble and Lilith in a vehicle driven by her good-humored Irish girlfriend Jeanette (Sarah Greene).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Oh’s smart, good-humored writing captured me from page one of this fun middle grade fantasy adventure.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
Chicago, rough and refined, gritty and good-humored, welcomes all comers.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
And once again, Ukraine and its 37.7 million good-humored, industrious and resourceful people are left out in the cold.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-humored
Adjective
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Deadwyler is at last seeing that change for herself with Rooster, HBO’s amiable new half-hour toplined by Steve Carell.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On an average day, Curaçao’s eclectic energy animates the island, but this period is especially boisterous—filled with costumed performers, twinkling floats, an abundance of music and good-natured, family-friendly revelry.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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That gives Brady license to take good-natured shots at wrestling for now and positions him to become a high-profile heel at WrestleMania 42.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The affable comedian and improv star is known for a self-deprecating brand of humor that leans into storytelling, audience interaction and behind-the-scenes tales from the long-running hit show.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its demonstrations are orderly, peaceful, good-tempered, and irreverent, featuring countless American flags.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dachshunds are known for being loyal and good-tempered, as well as independent.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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“Good-humored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-humored. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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