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Recent Examples of laugh off
In a recent Instagram post, Kardashian laughed off negative reviews of the show, which also stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts and Glenn Close, has been receiving from fans.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Lopez laughed off Craig Melvin's very direct line of questioning while promoting her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Healey nearly laughed off a question last week from a Herald reporter about her stance on a new flag.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Give yourself some grace, laugh off the awkward interactions, and remember that every misstep is just another story to bring home.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Lopez laughed off Craig Melvin's very direct line of questioning while promoting her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Healey nearly laughed off a question last week from a Herald reporter about her stance on a new flag.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Give yourself some grace, laugh off the awkward interactions, and remember that every misstep is just another story to bring home.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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Cruz and other Republicans argued the decision minimized the gravity of an attack on the judiciary and could encourage future political violence.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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For all the desire to play down the symbolism, the occasion of Rushdie’s film debut has evoked something more…reflective.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, played down the injury and denied the allegations in statements to The Times this week.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s comments were also shrugged off by EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sitting beside him, Europe’s leaders shrugged off the importance of the US to European security.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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This one's also discounted, starting at $30.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Under Stern's leadership, Peloton has shifted its strategy from heavily discounting hardware to focusing more on recurring subscription revenues, margin enhancement, and partnerships with third-party retailers like Costco and Lululemon.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Obviously her life is very different from Claire, but did Kate Hudson relate to feeling undervalued or misjudged?—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bank of America upgrades Duolingo to buy from neutral The firm said stock is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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This year begins with the familiar sound of politicians belittling each other and seeking attention by any means.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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The president relentlessly criticized and belittled Powell, attempting to blame him for some of the discontent over the economy that followed the president’s own tariff announcements.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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More interesting is how Rocky feels he’s been underrated as a progenitor of modern rap style.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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Institutions and citizens of such an order should neither overrate the risk nor underrate their own strength and potential to prevail.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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