sense of humor
noun phrase
: a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things
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Despite her difficult childhood, Mavis persevered, through grit, bloody-mindedness, an absence of self-pity, and an ironic sense of humor.
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Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Fashion is supposed to be fun—a conversation-starter even—and to me, the Moschino bag is perfectly infusing a sense of humor back into the scene.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The duo spoke with Variety about the movie, and it’s soon revealed that in addition to their talent, the pair share a sharp sense of humor.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The show, which is expected to have 18 episodes, per sources, follows John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, who has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Fashion is supposed to be fun—a conversation-starter even—and to me, the Moschino bag is perfectly infusing a sense of humor back into the scene.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The duo spoke with Variety about the movie, and it’s soon revealed that in addition to their talent, the pair share a sharp sense of humor.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The show, which is expected to have 18 episodes, per sources, follows John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, who has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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