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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
For nightlife and entertainment, check out concerts, comedy shows, and sporting events at the Tahoe Blue Event Center.
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Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Netflix musical Emilia Pérez boasted the most nominations going into the evening and racked up several awards throughout the night, culminating in one of its top honors: best motion picture in the comedy or musical category.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
History shows that Globe comedy and musical winners have not always claimed Oscar victory.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
The beloved comedy, also starring Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart and James Caan, tells the story of a human, raised by elves, who eventually outgrows the North Pole.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Netflix musical Emilia Pérez boasted the most nominations going into the evening and racked up several awards throughout the night, culminating in one of its top honors: best motion picture in the comedy or musical category.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
History shows that Globe comedy and musical winners have not always claimed Oscar victory.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
The beloved comedy, also starring Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart and James Caan, tells the story of a human, raised by elves, who eventually outgrows the North Pole.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
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Developer Coal Supper has crafted a unique, must-play experience that celebrates irreverent British humor in its finest form.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, while many people found humor in Milo's unexpected antics, plenty of owners thanked Lemos for showing the potential for harm that awaits cats when they're left unattended.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Get the cameras rolling, this is great stuff: The stars and co-creator of the savage reality TV satire UnREAL will reunite at ATX TV Festival for the show’s 10th anniversary.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Simpsons naturally responded with satire, introducing a sunglasses-wearing dog named Poochie to The Itchy & Scratchy Show.Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a bit of irony, asking Forbes Travel Guide inspectors to list their most memorable spa experiences of the past year proved to be quite stressful.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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There’s a kind of double cosmic irony to the 1959 musical, with its super-singable score by Jule Styne, its zingy lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, and its book by Arthur Laurents, still considered one of the very best of its form by people who’ve put in the hours.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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