humor
Example Sentences
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Borgli’s deft mixture of punchy dark humor and thorny subjects makes for a distinctly American movie that only a Norwegian could think up.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“She writes the same kind of beautiful humor that reminds me of Katie’s stuff; it’s so dry, acerbic, intelligent.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“He is smart, capable, experienced and has a good sense of humor, but it’s very difficult to be the CEO of PJM,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She has a great sense of humor and is still a gorgeous and amazing singer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Jonah was glad that Chip could still show some sense of humor, that he hadn’t totally crossed the line into insanity.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing humor
Journalism
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