humorous
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The award for Best Musical went to "Schmigadoon!," a humorous tribute to Broadway's greatest hits and an adaptation of the series of the same name.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
After Zoe Kent took over her father’s Ohio soy and corn farm in 2021, she thought she would generate “some fun money” with humorous day-in-the-life videos.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
That bite-sized introduction to his Boricua grandfather’s humorous wisdom evolved into the HBO Latino show, “Gran’pa Knows Best.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Lee's subtle writing, and inviting, humorous style turned the book into a widely read hit and, she says, older men often attend her talks too.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
It seems humorous to me sometimes that I fret over soil and weather and such.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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