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Recent Examples of laugh off
The singer laughed off the response in the largely friendly exchange, but some fans of the Brat star online read negatively into the exchange as putting pressure on a woman to have children, with some also pointing to the lack of research Bateman had done before having her on as a guest.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Some people will laugh off that idea; greatness is hard to define in an age when everyone has their own criteria for that label.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
As Washington approached, the photographer tried to laugh off the confrontation and put his hands around the actor’s arm.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Nov. 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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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Some people will laugh off that idea; greatness is hard to define in an age when everyone has their own criteria for that label.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
As Washington approached, the photographer tried to laugh off the confrontation and put his hands around the actor’s arm.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Nov. 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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Over the past decade or so, hourly workers across an increasing number of industries have been grappling with erratic schedules that their employers put in place using technology designed to minimize labor costs and maximize productivity.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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This two-in-one Dove cream pulls double duty as a moisturizing lotion and a serum that’s packed with niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retintol, and shea butter to minimize the appearance of dark spots, even your complexion, smoothen texture, and brighten the skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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But what if Landry, who barely played down the stretch last season after injuring his knee in October, can’t get back to 100%?—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mikel Arteta has played down concerns about the injuries suffered by Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Howard, who has been a police officer for 24 years, elected and reelected from a blue district, shrugged off the video.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Even now, Dickinson shrugs off people who complain that recent Maiden albums like The Book of Souls and Senjutsu lean too progressive.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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For adults, there will be a beer garden, food trucks and discounted SDSU merchandise for sale.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Little can be discounted in this division, as Leicester City’s relegation to the third tier, just one year after dropping out of the Premier League, proves.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Stop undervaluing yourself, period.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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This sale should be viewed as a premium asset trading at an above-market price, not evidence that teams are broadly undervalued.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Meeting a partner’s family can be challenging in any circumstance; anxieties about a family member saying something rude or belittling can only compound that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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And if you’re drawn to contemporary art, don’t overlook The Henry Art Gallery, a smaller museum that’s often underrated.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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For something smaller and often underrated, the Henry Art Gallery focuses on contemporary art.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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