as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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Recent Examples of laughter
Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
On capturing the vivid colours and sounds of Ghana, Martinson says the aperture needs to be opened wider for a bigger gaze at Africa’s joy, beauty and laughter.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The audience roared with laughter.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Lilian did not think there was true malice in that laughter.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
On capturing the vivid colours and sounds of Ghana, Martinson says the aperture needs to be opened wider for a bigger gaze at Africa’s joy, beauty and laughter.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The audience roared with laughter.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Lilian did not think there was true malice in that laughter.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughter
Noun
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Saura had a large sense of the humor, which struck those who got to know him, belying the sternness of his public visage with his playful banter and frequent chuckle.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gibson got a good chuckle from the audience one last time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From loud laughing to giggles in eight days read the case history of 18-year-old Teresa Hawkins Friday as doctors prepared for several weeks of treatment to restore her to health.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But all is not lost for those needing a laugh at Noem’s expense, or at the expense of the department, for that matter.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the background of one verse, Yebba lets out a bellowing laugh.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event also had free opportunities to take photos, get ice cream snickers and have earned a Super Bowl post card.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there were a few snickers, the photographers obliged and got their photos.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughter. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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