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as in comedies
humorous entertainment
a screenwriter best known for lowbrow humor
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as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
the prospect of going out to dinner put her in a good humor all day
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as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
she was seized by a sudden humor to contact an old college friend that she hadn't seen in ages
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as in indulges
to give in to (a desire)
humored her grandfather by listening to his war stories for the hundredth time
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Recent Examples of humors
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
But the humors are acutely sensitive to their surroundings.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Essentially, the genre someone gravitates towards can quietly reveal personality traits like our humors, values, and emotional wiring—the kind of clues that aren’t always captured in a dating app profile.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Oct. 2025
There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
And there’s a kinship between modern medicine’s aim to ascribe psychiatric disorders to a handful of chemicals in our brains and the medical catchall of the four-humors framework of centuries past.
—Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates divided the lives of men into only four stages, a number that mirrored the four humors and the four elements.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
But the humors are acutely sensitive to their surroundings.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Essentially, the genre someone gravitates towards can quietly reveal personality traits like our humors, values, and emotional wiring—the kind of clues that aren’t always captured in a dating app profile.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Oct. 2025
There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
And there’s a kinship between modern medicine’s aim to ascribe psychiatric disorders to a handful of chemicals in our brains and the medical catchall of the four-humors framework of centuries past.
—Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humors
Noun
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The director got his feature start with action comedies, famously directing the Charlie’s Angels movies in the early 2000s.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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But only 10 of the operas have been comedies.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first pitch of a game wouldn’t fall in that category, but Suzuki deferred to his hitter’s whims.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Teleportation indulges me due to time efficiency, being able to travel anywhere without cost, and just the experience of being anywhere as soon as someone needs me.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her girlfriend — a writer who understands the emotional and mental demands of creating — indulges her interests.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Filmmakers have used the Civil War as a setting for many decades now, inspiring stories of epic military battles, romantic melodramas, and even satires, from sweeping Best Picture winners like Gone With the Wind (1939) to revisionist Westerns like Django Unchained (2012).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The role demands charisma, vocal chops, and sharp comedic timing, all deployed within one of the most cynical satires in the musical theater canon.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those who live in climates with cold and rainy winters know that being stuck indoors can have a negative effect on moods.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
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Part of Jell-O’s appeal is the wide variety of flavors available, which can match many moods and seasons.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the Paramount upfront meetings commence, the company appears poised to keep them and is not at present entertaining any notions of returning to the days when CBS held court in front of advertisers at Carnegie Hall.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Humors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humors. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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