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Recent Examples of good-humored
Mangold depicts Cash in both Walk the Line and A Complete Unknown as nervy mysteries always on the edge of a breakdown, though Boyd Holbrook plays him as more mischievous and good-humored compared to the brooding Joaquin Phoenix.
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Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Gentle and good-humored, musicians Ed and Victoria Hammill have performed just about every role in the music business while living in Austin, Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Like many Australians the 56-year-old is good-humored, chatty, and well disposed toward Americans.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
In a more good-humored way, the Oscar winner poked fun at his need to re-invent himself after marrying Lopez by shooting an extended Dunkin Donuts commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectations, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
During her hospitalization amid a cancer recurrence, Batiste and Jaouad did their best to keep things light — and even earned themselves some good-humored notoriety among the staff.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
Both artists are good-humored, chipper, and endlessly chatty, cracking nonstop jokes about the many twists and turns in their lives so far.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
Fifteen minutes later, both men emerged from a surprisingly good-humored exchange with a better understanding of the other’s position and a pledge to continue the conversation.
—Patrick Kingsley Moises Saman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Gentle and good-humored, musicians Ed and Victoria Hammill have performed just about every role in the music business while living in Austin, Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Like many Australians the 56-year-old is good-humored, chatty, and well disposed toward Americans.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
In a more good-humored way, the Oscar winner poked fun at his need to re-invent himself after marrying Lopez by shooting an extended Dunkin Donuts commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectations, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
During her hospitalization amid a cancer recurrence, Batiste and Jaouad did their best to keep things light — and even earned themselves some good-humored notoriety among the staff.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
Both artists are good-humored, chipper, and endlessly chatty, cracking nonstop jokes about the many twists and turns in their lives so far.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
Fifteen minutes later, both men emerged from a surprisingly good-humored exchange with a better understanding of the other’s position and a pledge to continue the conversation.
—Patrick Kingsley Moises Saman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-humored
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Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Spa is Worth the Whole Trip To begin, step into a world like no other at the Chuan Spa, where you’ll be greeted by amiable and accommodating staff who will assist in creating a soothing experience for you during your time here.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Jun-ho is a good-natured and determined detective who spends Season 1 looking for his missing brother, In-ho.Kayti Burt, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024
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The script swiftly navigates what could be sensitive waters, finding good-natured humor in the inflection points of Jewish and gentile relations without ever being disparaging.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Long’s affable plot and cartoon-style art playfully convey the importance of being grateful for our families, fangs and all.Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host turned right-wing podcaster—known for accusing the government of lying about the COVID-19 pandemic—has passed away at the age of 83.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Good-humored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-humored. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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