comedies
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pluralof comedy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
comedynouna play, movie, etc., of light and humorous character with a happy or cheerful ending; a dramatic work in which the central motif is the triumph over adverse circumstance, resulting in a successful or happy conclusion.
Example Sentences
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In some of the studios, company staffers join guest actors and influencers making quick comedies and mini-dramas about domestic life featuring a Reckitt brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Accompanied by her sidekick and netherworld patron King Grimsquawk – a crowned raven-baby holding a scepter – Workman conjures up one of the funniest small-screen comedies that isn’t officially on TV.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Her Mexican American loved ones enjoy comedies like “Jackass” and “White Chicks,” while her more religious Australian relatives watch the Oscars and love classics like “Funny Girl.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, had led the way for comedies with 24 nominations, compared to 19 for "Widow's Bay."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
He likes putting sound effects into comedies, the sillier the better, and he reacts to them like a delighted little boy.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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