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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
Making the tonal shift from a comedy of two sparring cousins to a concentration camp visit was the most difficult challenge, Eisenberg said.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
While the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code was a suspenseful mystery, the making of the movie was, at times, more like a comedy.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Now, the proud mom-of-three — and grandmother of two — is making a splash in comedy.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Netflix has unveiled its 2025 Australian content lineup, featuring three new productions spanning mystery, comedy and social commentary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
While the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code was a suspenseful mystery, the making of the movie was, at times, more like a comedy.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Now, the proud mom-of-three — and grandmother of two — is making a splash in comedy.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Netflix has unveiled its 2025 Australian content lineup, featuring three new productions spanning mystery, comedy and social commentary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
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They are also known for their charm, wit and humor, much like this tricky villain.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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There will be so much of it, after all, and many of the ads are likely to rely on similar elements, like celebrities and humor.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Star-Telegram: Talking about that tone of satire, Patrick Bateman in this movie, almost similar to a character like Tyler Durden in ‘Fight Club,’ has become a character that seems to attract a lot of fans who maybe don’t understand that satire.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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In Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The big irony is that Thelwell has been afforded more power and responsibility in the decision-making process than any of his predecessors, largely due to the lack of money available to Everton and the takeover.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The irony is that many of these policies are likely to have the opposite effect.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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