humor
Example Sentences
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Mr. Spielberg was once the master of heightening action with flourishes of humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Borgli’s deft mixture of punchy dark humor and thorny subjects makes for a distinctly American movie that only a Norwegian could think up.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
She has a great sense of humor and is still a gorgeous and amazing singer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
It reminds me of the joke that you know an economist has a sense of humor if he uses decimal points.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Though our sacrifices at home are small compared to yours, we make them with a sense of humor!
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4
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Words Whose Pronunciation Has Changed Over Time
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