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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
the humorous moments in an otherwise somber affair "most humorous costume" went to the girl dressed as Little Bo Peep
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
the movie's a humorous look at love and marriage
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Recent Examples of humorous
The plan was to show our charismatic side and humorous side at the same time, with an additional touch of Korean elements.
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WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Hackett and Sales are an absolutely ridiculous guest cast and pairing, providing humorous intimidation and a hilarious runner in their recognition of Sam at the bar (Sam!).
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
As Dmytro, Em Kaplan nails some of the more humorous lines.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
Today, the neighborhood association still hands out awards – bells that designate the residents’ top choice; the most humorous; most religious; and the best use of lights and theme.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Hackett and Sales are an absolutely ridiculous guest cast and pairing, providing humorous intimidation and a hilarious runner in their recognition of Sam at the bar (Sam!).
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
As Dmytro, Em Kaplan nails some of the more humorous lines.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
Today, the neighborhood association still hands out awards – bells that designate the residents’ top choice; the most humorous; most religious; and the best use of lights and theme.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for humorous
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Remus said the family is leaning into God to cope with the tragedy — along with being OK with laughter when remembering happy or funny moments.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Watch out for appearances from awesome real-life funny people like Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza in this super-funny-yet-super-sad gem.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But even then, some of the talk is witty and instructive, building toward a resolution that, if not happy, feels conciliatory and hard-earned, while true to its characters’ flaws and vanities.Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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One reason the collection merits revisiting is Macdonald’s voice, which is both witty and pugnacious, the voice of a gadfly who delighted in mocking conventional pieties and in challenging the status quo.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2024
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Treating that date like a comedic, sociological event is a sign of what has been called our current Great Corruption.Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
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Who is performing on New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen? Cooper and Cohen will be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the night for both comedic and musical performances, including 50 Cent, Sting, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Diplo, Lil Jon and Patti LaBelle.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The deadlock was finally broken just before half-time as a clever pass from Yildiz found Vlahovic, who controlled it on the turn and slotted it between the ‘keeper’s legs.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Navy and Oklahoma meeting in the Armed Forces Bowl is an amusing contrast of programs.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The comical basketball geniuses, The Harlem Globetrotters, have ways of getting the ball through the hoop that probably never occurred to you.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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At long last, the Browns have made the switch at quarterback, replacing the comical Jameis Winston with the non-entity Dorian Thompson-Robinson.Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a comic run that was published in the mid and late 2010s, writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stefano Landini took the character of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, away from his crime roots and put him deep into the Marvel Universe on a mission of revenge.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The emotions and the interviews keep it entertaining, and the different personalities breathe life into it.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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All of these enhancements will help create a more entertaining PGA Tour for our fans, a goal that is at the very core of our decision-making process.Jay Monahan, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Humorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorous. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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