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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The president-elect's plan appeared genuine, but the previous proposal by Democratic Mississippi state Representative Steve Holland in 2012 was seen as a reflection of his sense of humor.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
MacKay’s droll speaking style failed to impress some voters but was a huge hit with his colleagues and the media because of his dry, self-deprecating sense of humor.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Before losing his sense of humor, Kanye West was hilarious.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
MacKay’s droll style and lack of charisma failed to impress voters, but colleagues and the media loved his self-deprecating sense of humor.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
MacKay’s droll speaking style failed to impress some voters but was a huge hit with his colleagues and the media because of his dry, self-deprecating sense of humor.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Before losing his sense of humor, Kanye West was hilarious.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
MacKay’s droll style and lack of charisma failed to impress voters, but colleagues and the media loved his self-deprecating sense of humor.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 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 18 Jan. 2025.
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