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
Joel Roster is graced with some of the best one-liners as the sage old rocker Pop, a recent Stage find who is a strong character actor.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Demi gets in some sharp one-liners and fun physical-comedy bits throughout the rest of the episode.
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Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Humor is a surprisingly important aspect of parenting, and that silly one-liner may help strengthen the bond between fathers and children.
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Lindsey Bever,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
The one-liners, which Foxworthy began cracking in the late 1980s, helped propel the comedian to mainstream stardom in the 90s.
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Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for one-liner
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Demi gets in some sharp one-liners and fun physical-comedy bits throughout the rest of the episode.
—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Humor is a surprisingly important aspect of parenting, and that silly one-liner may help strengthen the bond between fathers and children.
—
Lindsey Bever,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
The one-liners, which Foxworthy began cracking in the late 1980s, helped propel the comedian to mainstream stardom in the 90s.
—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for one-liner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-liner
Noun
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As the escape-room activity kicks off — the guests have 30 minutes to find Aesha’s crew — the boys find plenty of opportunity to make insinuating jokes about tying up the girls, some (Coop) more wholesome than others (Luke).
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And as a distant relative jokes, many can be found on mortgages, loans and other debts.
Noun
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Steele’s portrayal of imperious, glamorous Tanya provides some of the show’s biggest laughs.
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What makes this such an exhilarating watch is how the performers navigate every passive-aggressive aside, every catty comment, every choice bit of annoying behavior played for laughs, pathos, or both at once.
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Oh, but the Padres manager was ready with the joking last night.
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Still, Yoon’s joking somehow lightens the mood.
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“One-liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-liner. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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