good-humoredness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-humoredness
Noun
  • Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The movie had an irreverent spark that felt refreshing, fueling its buoyancy and pumping blood to its ample heart.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
  • Swimming is metabolically the least expensive (near-neutral buoyancy needs no energy to support bodies), flying costs more, and running is the least efficient mode of animal and human locomotion.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Egypt won in penalties as well to join Mexico and Norway in newfound revelry.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Rowland’s sense of playfulness is also more evident in the artwork chosen for the space (subjects include a spa bathrobe in the common area and a weenie roast above the coffee condiments).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • That lightheartedness quickly evolved into the NFL’s biggest off-field competition.
    Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Especially watching Curtis reveling playing a teen again.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Hair wound into an easy plait and finished with a designer tie communicates a cheeky insouciance.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 14 June 2026
  • This turn was frankly difficult to digest in a show that’s otherwise adopted a stance of irreverent insouciance toward other hot topics.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 1 June 2026
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“Good-humoredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-humoredness. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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