as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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Recent Examples of whimsical
The short field guide that each guest is issued is whimsical enough for a fun read but not quite enough to go on.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The sport permeates this delicately whimsical tale about would-be lovers cursed to not recognize each other.
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Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The sport permeates this delicately whimsical tale about would-be lovers cursed to not recognize each other.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
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Seems impulsive … Carter wants to be a cop?
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For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
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Midnight in The Garden Of Good And Evil John Berendt's 1994 book follows a real-life murder trial in Savannah, Georgia, but it's filled with the eccentric characters that thrive in Savannah's unique social scene.
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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The crisis started after officials responded to GKN’s Garden Grove facility on May 21 and soon realized a volatile chemical tank was at risk of exploding or causing a major spill.
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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