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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Untag yourself from questionable photos, and remember, not everyone will get your sense of humor!
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Robert Englund brought a sense of humor to Freddy Krueger, to the point where audiences were cheering for him rather than the movie’s teenage leads.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Smith was known for his sense of humor, and speakers at the event often take jabs at themselves or others.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
For that reason, the Starks have learned to stay upbeat and take things in stride with a sense of humor.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Robert Englund brought a sense of humor to Freddy Krueger, to the point where audiences were cheering for him rather than the movie’s teenage leads.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Smith was known for his sense of humor, and speakers at the event often take jabs at themselves or others.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
For that reason, the Starks have learned to stay upbeat and take things in stride with a sense of humor.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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