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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Droog’s storytelling is a strong suit of the project, alongside his deadpan sense of humor.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
Ken is looking for a partner who has a good sense of humor and can keep up with his on-the-go lifestyle.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
If nothing else, come for black pudding bonbons with spiced plum ketchup at The Flying Stag, where the staff have a sense of humor drier than the hotel’s single cask whisky.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
Bozman: The consistent sensibility the film was carved from, and the sense of humor prevails.
—Edward Frumkin, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
Ken is looking for a partner who has a good sense of humor and can keep up with his on-the-go lifestyle.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
If nothing else, come for black pudding bonbons with spiced plum ketchup at The Flying Stag, where the staff have a sense of humor drier than the hotel’s single cask whisky.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
Bozman: The consistent sensibility the film was carved from, and the sense of humor prevails.
—Edward Frumkin, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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