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hilarity

[hi-lar-i-tee, -lair-, hahy-] / hɪˈlær ɪ ti, -ˈlɛər-, haɪ- /


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In recent years, creator Bill Lawrence has struck chords with emotional, warm-hearted hits like “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking,” but this is where his blend of heart and hilarity really came together.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Kate Riley follows Ruth from childhood to middle age, writing with kindness, hilarity and aphoristic brilliance about this eccentric woman, a lost lamb who never actually leaves the safety of the flock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

But farce is a universal language, and the hilarity is not just translated but alchemized into something riotously contemporary.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

She was now on the maternity ward, and every day brought commonplace miracles, as well as moments of drama or hilarity.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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