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as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
we failed to see any humor in his mean and juvenile jokes
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2
as in comedy
humorous entertainment
a screenwriter best known for lowbrow humor
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3
as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
the prospect of going out to dinner put her in a good humor all day
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
she was seized by a sudden humor to contact an old college friend that she hadn't seen in ages
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as in to cater (to)
to give in to (a desire)
humored her grandfather by listening to his war stories for the hundredth time
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Recent Examples of humor
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 28 Apr. 2025
As an aspect of Ana’s coming of age and of the increasing confidence and intimacy amidst all the story’s women, it’s handled with humor and grace.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
But a missing pearl earring sends her down a conspiracy rabbit hole, which is only made deeper by her shop-teacher co-worker Dave Delgado (Gael García Bernal), who has eyes for her, humoring her every whim.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Speaking to that, there is going to be no shortage of Randy in Season 2, so there will be humor.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 28 Apr. 2025
As an aspect of Ana’s coming of age and of the increasing confidence and intimacy amidst all the story’s women, it’s handled with humor and grace.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
There's the twangy Ratliff family − Timothy (Jason Isaacs), Victoria (Parker Posey), Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lachlan (Sam Nivola) − a North Carolinian dynasty humoring their daughter's interest in Buddhism.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
But a missing pearl earring sends her down a conspiracy rabbit hole, which is only made deeper by her shop-teacher co-worker Dave Delgado (Gael García Bernal), who has eyes for her, humoring her every whim.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humor
Noun
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Mac routinely stole scenes in the comedies of the '90s, such as Friday (1995) and The Player's Club (1998).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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The highly successful holiday comedy premiered in 2022 and returned with a second installment, Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up, a year later.—
Anika Ljung,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Over time, this becomes a powerful language between you and your spirit.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is a slightly moving target because of the variable ABV of the spirit—a 40 percent whisky will need less sweetness than a 45 or 50 percent whisky—so the above ratio is a guideline based on a 40 or 43 percent scotch.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, with two trading sessions left, including today, the index was tracking lower for the month on the whims of Washington.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead of relying on the commercial whims of foreign markets, Carey reasoned that tariffs would direct domestic agriculture to feed industrial workers and supply factories with raw materials.—
Made by History,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the irony is that Columbus never stood on what is today mainland North America, despite becoming a rallying point after Italian-American immigrants were lynched in the 1890s.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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But apparently history loves irony. Flash- forward to today, and the same folks who went on to elite left-leaning institutions of establishment formatting, like Harvard, Oxford and Sciences Po Paris, many of whom once railed against the system, are now the system themselves.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even with Ted Lasso on hiatus, Apple TV+ continues to be a presence in this category; no doubt, voters loved seeing Hollywood execs (and egomaniacal stars) get skewered on the streamer's movie-industry satire, The Studio.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s been linked to everything from lower stress to better mood, for starters.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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Almost all the picks were in, and the mood was light.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With Relaxed Suiting and an Eye-Catching Bag A baby blue button up (and an avocado bag) add a touch of whimsy to a fitted suit.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Crane & Canopy French Blue Wavelet Embroidered Sheet Set $249 Crane & Canopy Select these sheets for a touch of whimsy in your bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s a distinction between grappling with reality, however, and indulging unduly in cynicism.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tickled by his enthusiasm, Mishra graciously indulged his demands.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humor. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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