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Recent Examples of laugh off
George acknowledges his dominant role but pretty much laughs off any frustration the other members might have felt.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
While Trump-promoting outlets like Fox News laughed off the Trump repost, some media critics said it should be taken seriously.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Why Bride's Family Called Wedding 'Cheap' Over Item at Reception Slammed
The ability to laugh off such situations seems to be a key element of their relationship.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In an interview in Fox News, Vance laughed off reports President Donald Trump is stoking tension between them.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
While Trump-promoting outlets like Fox News laughed off the Trump repost, some media critics said it should be taken seriously.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Why Bride's Family Called Wedding 'Cheap' Over Item at Reception Slammed
The ability to laugh off such situations seems to be a key element of their relationship.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In an interview in Fox News, Vance laughed off reports President Donald Trump is stoking tension between them.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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These workshops taught cognitive skills aimed at maximizing the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses typically associated with their specific most strongly outlying trait.—
Maia Szalavitz,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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That's why ignoring minor misbehavior (as long as no one is being harmed) and praising positive choices is one of the most effective ways to manage and minimize attention-seeking behaviors.1 2.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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However, Aston Martin CEO and team principal Andy Cowell played down the rumors of a Russell signing in the lead-up to Silverstone.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Watches of Switzerland Earnings Call On an earnings call, Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy played down the possibility of the company’s product collection being impacted by the tariffs.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Robust turf growth is often able to shrug off occasional grub pressure, so care well for your lawn by supplying necessary nutrients and water.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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What’s strange is that the market appears to have shrugged off heavy loads that have been weighing it down since March.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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For example, apparel was discounted an average of 24% from list price compared to 20% last year, toys were off 19% (vs. 15%), and appliances discounted 17% (vs. 14%).—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Here's a few highlights: Apple deals: Many Apple products including AirPods and iPads are discounted.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Bank of America believes the stock is severely undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, 46% of CFOs surveyed say the U.S. capital market is undervalued, and 41% say it’s overvalued.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Asked about the incident by the New Yorker writer, LuPone responded with a comment that belittled Lewis’ career.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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My only concern is this: don’t belittle storied teams from continents other than Europe for taking this one seriously and with passion.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Emotions underscored the persistence and success, while often underrated, of women in country music.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Verdicchio Delivering a beautiful balance of freshness and structure, Milic believes that this Central Italian white wine has been underrated for far too long.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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