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as in humor
humorous entertainment
presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations
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as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
I just don't see the comedy in someone flunking a driving test that they really needed to pass
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Recent Examples of comedy
The show is a half-hour comedy about a rookie player and her inexperienced agent navigating the trials and tribulations of the world of women’s professional basketball.
Loosely based on the true story of Ogwumike and her longtime business partner and agent, Allison Galer.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Blending cultural resonance with universally relatable themes, the writers find a way to make comedy television that feels completely fresh and new.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
The Reba McEntire comedy Happy’s Place, which currently occupies the Fridays-at-8 slot on NBC’s schedule, will have already wrapped its freshman run when Grosse Pointe moves.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 18 Mar. 2025
He will next be seen in the British comedy horror film The Scurry.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Blending cultural resonance with universally relatable themes, the writers find a way to make comedy television that feels completely fresh and new.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
The Reba McEntire comedy Happy’s Place, which currently occupies the Fridays-at-8 slot on NBC’s schedule, will have already wrapped its freshman run when Grosse Pointe moves.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 18 Mar. 2025
He will next be seen in the British comedy horror film The Scurry.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
Noun
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The scripts of the new series are laugh-out-loud funny, managing a delicate balance of raucous, lewd and sweet humor.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Conan was the perfect host – skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Though Duck Soup is often lauded as a satire of the vagaries of international geopolitics, its greatness doesn’t depend on justification from serious beard-strokers.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Battlestar Galactica watch on prime video The Boys Years: 2019-present Length: 4 seasons, 32 episodes Creator: Eric Kripke One of Prime’s biggest hits is this satire of superhero culture based on the graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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The irony is that at the other major prosecutorial office maintaining law and order, the Cook County state’s attorney, voters in November elected Eileen O’Neill Burke, a tough-on-crime candidate who pledged to rebuild ranks depleted by defections during the two terms of Kim Foxx.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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There’s a great irony in the bulk of the world’s stablecoins being denominated in USD and yet originating from overseas, out of necessity because of the previous administration.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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