as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
a somewhat humoristic scene in an otherwise dark and brooding drama
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While the situation might seem humorous, the Reddit user shared an important takeaway: people should be cautious when dealing with wrong numbers.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
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Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and Johnson regularly text humorous or supportive messages.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the latest star to pull off the look is none other than actress, icon, and comedic genius Keke Palmer.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Oh Mary! is a comedic take on Mary Todd Lincoln, in which the titular First Lady tries to recapture her glory days as a cabaret star, only to be thwarted by her gay husband, Abe Lincoln.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
6 Feb. 2025
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In late January, the iconic funny man appeared on 101.1 The Wiz, reacting to a slew of rappers performing at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The actor simply finds something too funny to contain him or herself.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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On Americans and the presidency; Trump, Hegseth, and NATO; a comical case of wokery; the late Stephan Thernstrom; and more In recent days, I have been reminded of the presidential election of 1992 — particularly the general-election debates.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Feb. 2025
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His boisterous persona was more comical than confrontational, a hot-air balloon of strutting pomposity punctured by his family.—
Jim McKairnes,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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But Andrew DeYoung’s frequently hilarious ‘Friendship’ — which stretches its star’s comic schtick to multiplex dimensions.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just as comic notables from that past, including Charles Addams and James Thurber, inspired Roz Chast and Calvin Trillin, Flanner and Liebling inspired every foreign correspondent who followed them.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Among the speakers were several coaches, including Evan Chalmers, who provided a variety of amusing quips and tales about his Laguna Beach High classmate and multiple-sports teammate.—
Richard Dunn,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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In another amusing shot, Tallulah wears a tank top emblazoned with a photo of her father's face in his younger days.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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