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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
His comic timing and gift for physical comedy (and delivering physical punishment) are put to great use here.
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Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
And to be fair to Reynolds, discerning comedy and drama has become a gray area for Hollywood.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
By the way, the period around the movie, roughly 1998 to 2001, had so many teen comedies.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
She was recently set to star in and executive produce comedy pilot Phony at Hulu and she’ll also be seen in Prime Video’s Overcompensating.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
And to be fair to Reynolds, discerning comedy and drama has become a gray area for Hollywood.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
By the way, the period around the movie, roughly 1998 to 2001, had so many teen comedies.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
She was recently set to star in and executive produce comedy pilot Phony at Hulu and she’ll also be seen in Prime Video’s Overcompensating.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
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Directed by Sidney Poitier, the film paired Poitier with Bill Cosby and Harry Belafonte in a story that was filled with humor, heart, and sharp cultural insight.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Through these two characters, the film blends touching moments, humor, and a very realistic depiction of navigating love and relationships in a bustling urban environment.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sacks produced the satire Thank You for Smoking and Daliland.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Staples turns that set-up into a hilarious and slightly surreal satire about the challenges facing Black entrepreneurs.EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The irony, though fitting, is probably too good to be true.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Eisenberg wanted to convey the irony of yearning to connect with your ancestors’ pain while being unwilling to experience — or even confront — any discomfort while doing so.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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