sense of humor
noun phrase
: a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things
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John often caught people off guard with his clever wit and sense of humor.
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The two share a similar sense of humor and Lainy sees a real possibility of a future with him.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
Friends and family of Capt. Jonathan J. Campos, the pilot of the plane in the deadly midair collision, are paying tribute by sharing stories of his sense of humor, his passion for flying and his dedication.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
Sinéad O'Connor's sense of humor once got her out of a tricky situation involving customs.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The two share a similar sense of humor and Lainy sees a real possibility of a future with him.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
Friends and family of Capt. Jonathan J. Campos, the pilot of the plane in the deadly midair collision, are paying tribute by sharing stories of his sense of humor, his passion for flying and his dedication.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
Sinéad O'Connor's sense of humor once got her out of a tricky situation involving customs.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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