laughter

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Recent Examples of laughter There is laughter and good-natured finger-pointing at the end of each 60 seconds, as players argue over who should be in the top-flight group or playing pub football. Stuart James, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Bursts of laughter rose above Smoky Robinson’s smooth falsetto, a siren song of resilience. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The best thing about my school life was the laughter that was elicited from my friends. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025 Jackie Farry’s legacy is one of love, laughter and an indomitable spirit. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for laughter 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughter
Noun
  • Rory Sykes, 32 Malibu The rosy-cheeked, flame-haired 10-year-old paused and gave a giggle of frustration.
    Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Cooper and Cohen have become New Year’s staples as hosts of CNN’s lively celebration known for its fun atmosphere and viral moments—including Cooper’s infectious giggle.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • After a few more laughs, Reynolds turned sentimental and shared some heartfelt words about Jackman.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
  • My wife got a good laugh out of my fleeting optimism.
    Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.
    Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • There are private snickers about the offense’s lack of imagination, the team’s absence of leadership and the dearth of talent.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024

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“Laughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughter. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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