humor
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Gallows humor, another military mainstay, plays a similar role, allowing service members to literally laugh at death.
From Slate • Jul. 10, 2026
But this turn doesn’t define Mo or his overall arc, which tightly focuses on the constant hustle, creativity and sense of humor required to survive as an immigrant in this country.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
The jokes all have the same sense of snarky humor, no matter what species is cracking them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Because whether anybody thinks you’re funny or not, people believe they have a sense of humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
His gregarious nature and sense of humor earned him friends.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4
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