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Recent Examples of mirth Non-verbal facial expressions of glee and mirth while his opponent was throwing hyperbolic lie bombs. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024 Maher’s dour mug resembles a Debbie Downer; his only mirth comes from disbelieving or humiliating someone else for having a different point of view. Armond White, National Review, 7 June 2024 Despite their mirth, Tomas ultimately imprisons the couple in his house to turn them over to the opposition, a predicament that completely decimates what little fortitude Elena has left. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024 The celebrations of the killing by Israel’s political leaders; the fantastic schemes for the removal of Palestinians to Sinai, or Europe, or Congo; the public figures signing bombs to be dropped on what’s left of Gaza; the gleeful recordings made by individual soldiers—all combine malice and mirth. Seyward Darby, Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mirth 
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Noun
  • Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The glee among conservative voters in the red wave Trump secured in this election was as palpable as the despair among liberal voters, who described themselves as shocked and in a state of disbelief about Harris' loss.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Other famous faces who have been known to join Aniston's Friendsgiving festivities include her ex-husband Justin Theroux, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Jimmy Kimmel — who famously criticized her Friendsgiving for including the same foods as Thanksgiving.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Bey’s mother Tina Knowles also joined in on the festivities.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Create a list of your favorite songs, get a group of friends, and spread the holiday cheer to households around you. 23.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Everyone's favorite annual dose of Christmas cheer is coming to our television screens soon.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Mirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirth. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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