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as in humor
humorous entertainment
presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations
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as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
I just don't see the comedy in someone flunking a driving test that they really needed to pass
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Recent Examples of comedy
Forte's first post-MacGruber gig came in a 2012 comedy movie starring one of SNL's most successful alums — as well as one of Forte's costars from his time on the show.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Other shows on the comedy tip like The Big Door Prize, Sunny and Hello Tomorrow also dip into the world of science fiction.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Both plays have had the same mix of horror and comedy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
During the event, held on Feb. 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and hosted by Deon Cole, the Wayans family was honored for their contributions to TV, film and comedy.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Other shows on the comedy tip like The Big Door Prize, Sunny and Hello Tomorrow also dip into the world of science fiction.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Both plays have had the same mix of horror and comedy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
During the event, held on Feb. 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and hosted by Deon Cole, the Wayans family was honored for their contributions to TV, film and comedy.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
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O’Brien has a very specific brand of humor that mixes the bombastic and the surreal with a biting sharpness and a healthy dose of self depreciation.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Related article Why the dinner party is a declining art At the end of the day, small talk is meant to be lighthearted and enjoyable, and a little humor and compassion go a long way, Sah said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These bits of satire don’t betray a lack of respect for the films that came before The Monkey so much as an understanding that the King adaptation is in dire need of a refresh.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Season 3 of the hit HBO series took its signature mix of satire and scandal to Thailand, with the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui as its backdrop.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And the final irony of it all is the speaker was right in the beginning.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Stewart didn’t miss a beat, continuing to point out the irony of subsidies for wildly profitable companies whose workers don’t earn enough to live on.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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