humor
Example Sentences
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For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
She earned the nickname “Ice Queen” on the court for her intensity, and said she surprised people when she would show a sense of humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Also, “I have zero sense of humor and zero empathy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The viewer has reckoned with their unease by finding humor in an otherwise unfunny topic.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
“Sorry, Mavis. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but humor is my preferred coping mechanism.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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