as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater
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Recent Examples of laughter
The Netflix series has heart, laughter, and an all-star supporting cast (Brenda Song!
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Thank you for so many memories of laughter and fun.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Reggie Cannon, current Rapids outside back and former teammate of the Ghanaian, burst into laughter remembering his favorite Abubakar extra-ism after training on Thursday.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Depletion Burnout Imagine a parent who once cherished bedtime stories, playful afternoons and shared laughter with their children.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Thank you for so many memories of laughter and fun.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Reggie Cannon, current Rapids outside back and former teammate of the Ghanaian, burst into laughter remembering his favorite Abubakar extra-ism after training on Thursday.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Depletion Burnout Imagine a parent who once cherished bedtime stories, playful afternoons and shared laughter with their children.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughter
Noun
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An adorable baby’s infectious laughter gives nurses a healthy dose of the giggles during a hospital visit.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lingering giggles would run into new laugh-out-loud moments constantly.—
Ebonie Walker,
refinery29.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable speeches as Hollywood's finest take the stage.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The free event will bring together some of Miami’s top comedians, including Paula Barros, Carlos Hernandez, and Kyle Grooms, for a night of belly-aching laughs, tasty craft brews, and that unmatched 305 energy.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughter. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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