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
Were there any things that happened during the filming of the special that were unexpected that kind of stood out to you as far as maybe some unintentional humor?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The viewer has reckoned with their unease by finding humor in an otherwise unfunny topic.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Sometimes I understand the humor; sometimes I don’t.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4
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