as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the senator deftly inserted some smart one-liners into an otherwise sober speech
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Recent Examples of one-liner
Played with blistering sarcasm by Emily Blunt, the high-strung Runway magazine assistant had many of the most crackling one-liners in the original 2006 film.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
For all the one-liners, Belt dedicated part of his speech to his late father, Darrell, who died last July.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
There was always a comedian on somebody’s album doing a skit or some funny one-liners or in the video acting a fool.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The resounding response to Irving’s leadership this season has been one of gratitude, for his vocal communication during games and his encouraging one-liners.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
For all the one-liners, Belt dedicated part of his speech to his late father, Darrell, who died last July.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
There was always a comedian on somebody’s album doing a skit or some funny one-liners or in the video acting a fool.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The resounding response to Irving’s leadership this season has been one of gratitude, for his vocal communication during games and his encouraging one-liners.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-liner
Noun
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The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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Thor is now a circus clown — not even a funny one at that — relegated to being the butt of Star-Lord's unfunny jokes and the least-serious Avenger.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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McDaniels, who cut through the Nuggets’ egos early in the series with fearless words and a smug grin, got the last laugh.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Her laugh was loud and heartfelt.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The president has long bristled at the otherwise customary joking at his expense by celebrity comedians.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-liner. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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