as in comedies
humorous entertainment
an actor whose roles range from slapstick to serious drama
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Noun
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His comedies are known to be simple with some political incorrectness and a good tone.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Not surprisingly, seven of the 12 titles confirmed by Atresmedia Cine to open in cinemas in 2026, or at least shoot next year, are comedies.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These are the records that best balanced my humors and kept me afloat.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Essentially, the genre someone gravitates towards can quietly reveal personality traits like our humors, values, and emotional wiring—the kind of clues that aren’t always captured in a dating app profile.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Slapsticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapsticks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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