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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
While the situation might seem humorous, the Reddit user shared an important takeaway: people should be cautious when dealing with wrong numbers.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and Johnson regularly text humorous or supportive messages.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Their relationship starts on an odd and somewhat humorous note before settling into typical rom-com beats.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
In October 2024, Jackman enlisted Reynolds for a humorous promo video to announce the Radio City concert series, which launched Friday with musical numbers from his 2017 film The Greatest Showman, as well as his most recent Broadway show, The Music Man.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and Johnson regularly text humorous or supportive messages.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Their relationship starts on an odd and somewhat humorous note before settling into typical rom-com beats.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
In October 2024, Jackman enlisted Reynolds for a humorous promo video to announce the Radio City concert series, which launched Friday with musical numbers from his 2017 film The Greatest Showman, as well as his most recent Broadway show, The Music Man.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorous
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The content was funny, yet his real life was anything but.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now 40, playwright Jacobs-Jenkins—whose funny and startling family drama Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll, ran for seven months on Broadway last season, winning three Tonys along the way—has become a marquee name on the American stage.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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In this puzzle, however, the question is about serving others in restaurants, and the witty answer is TIPS.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Starring Hollywood legends Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, the movie follows Harry and Sally’s evolving relationship over the years, punctuated by witty banter and unforgettable scenes, including the famous diner moment.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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There are times when an actor leaning into the role of straight man can make comedic material even funnier (Leslie Nielsen’s late career was entirely built on the premise), but this isn’t one of them.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Some were comedic, like a moment when McKee, playing Annie in middle age, attends her first aerobics class.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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More News: William Byron Just Pulled Off a Daytona 500 Feat Only Four Others Have Speaking about the incident in an interview, Byron seemed amused by the clever digital jest.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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For over 24 years, the agency has built a reputation based upon more than clever design and digital technology - it is cemented in the fact that its creative marketing programs get results for clients both big and small, from small business startups to Fortune 500s.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Needless to say, TikTok users couldn't cope with the amusing video, and it's already generated mor than 2,200 comments online.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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To the latter, watching Shauna blankly absorb an update about her daughter dumping a bag of animal guts onto a bully at school is both amusing and frustrating.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rio wore a red bubble coat with the zipper wide open to show a gut and a comical number of chains hanging from his neck.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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During that Stoke side’s first season in the Premier League, 2008-09, the comical scene of Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill intentionally booting the ball out for a corner instead of a throw-in summarised how badly teams wanted to avoid Delap hurling it into their box.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, as a Jewish man with a direct connection to the horrors that the Nazi regime inflicted on millions of people, Spiegelman recently collaborated with author Joe Sacco on a three-page comic about the alarming situation in Gaza.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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This week’s challenge is focused on books with a sharp comic edge that were adapted for the screen.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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There was also the potential for an entertaining scenario in which Canada might have pulled its goalie in regulation if it was tied late against Finland.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The documentary can be irksome, and its chronology a touch confusing, but Spiegelman is an entertaining interlocutor, and so are many of the artists and critics who testify to his greatness here.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Humorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorous. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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