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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
the pundits and political wits will get a lot of mileage out of the senator's latest gaffe
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as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
he doesn't even have the wit to know when to come in out of the rain
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as in mind
usually wits plural
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
scared out of her wits
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as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
lacked the wit to see that the war was unwinnable
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Recent Examples of wit
Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Rahma, the creator behind the viral social media sensation SubwayTakes, is bringing his sharp wit and unmistakable style to one of Hollywood’s most glamorous nights as the host of The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify’s red carpet platform at the 83rd annual Golden Globes.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Known for his wit and willingness to challenge those in power, Golden has been recognized several times for his writing, including by the Associated Press Sports Editors and Texas Managing Editors.
—Tyler J. Davis, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Paulson shared a series of old text messages and emails from Keaton during her gala remarks, which playfully showcased Keaton's sharp wit and zany sense of humor.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wit
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The comedian wore dangly diamond and pearl earrings and styled her hair in soft waves.—
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
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Brought together by filmmaker Saúl Alvídrez, these two radical elders share passion, politics, and wisdom.—
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Sagittarius is the truth-seeker of the zodiac, and its archetype is symbolic of wisdom, expansion and venturing outside of one’s comfort zone.—
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Like, rot-your-mind, hindbrain stimulation, violence/gore/goofy villains-type fun.—
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However, the threat to personal safety while attending college can linger in the back of a student’s mind, potentially stoking fear among those who are just trying to earn their education.—
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Many of these soldiers are still involved in supporting Ukraine, including by providing intelligence, logistics, and training assistance worth at least tens of billions per year.—
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The hackers accessed emails for staffers on the China, foreign affairs, intelligence, and armed services committees, according to a new Financial Times report.—
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While Heather Gay arrived with a $20 million medspa chain, Meredith arrived with Brooks, her then-21-year-old son who inherited his mother’s ability to unleash droll one-liners and apply skin care.—
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Alameddine initially casts it as a blundering, droll misadventure—the militiaman was a high-school classmate of Raja’s who captured him by mistake while trying to take some wealthier boys hostage.—
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Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.—
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The organizations also claim that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s prudence requirement doesn’t allow NIPSCO to recover costs expended pursuant to an unlawful directive, according to the letter.—
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Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity.—
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In the film, the pair star as young couple Grace and Jackson, who move from New York City to Jackson’s hometown in Montana and become parents, as Grace struggles to maintain her sanity after giving birth.—
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Going forwards, the idea is for The Overlap to become a media network spanning brands and channels across different sports, while utilizing Global’s data insights and ad sales.—
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The consumer insights group released its 2026 Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Report this week, unveiling insights that could redefine 2026 merchandising bets.—
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“Wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wit. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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