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Examples of whimsy in a Sentence
The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
a bit of decorative whimsy
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Golden Poppy at La Fantaisie—Paris, France Artistry, whimsy and a distinctly West Coast approach are all on the menu at beloved chef Dominique Crenn’s latest venture at the new La Fantaisie, a jewel-box boutique hotel in the heart of the 9th.
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2024
The cozy interior is blue with pops of orange, creating an elegant speakeasy with nautical whimsy.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
For a pop of color and whimsy, check out this figure of the Mayor of Halloweentown from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
—Jennifer Maldonado, EW.com, 23 May 2024
Rounding out her artful backyard is a wiggly strip of grass near one side of the pool for a touch of whimsy.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2024
The cozy interior is blue with pops of orange, creating an elegant speakeasy with nautical whimsy.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
For a pop of color and whimsy, check out this figure of the Mayor of Halloweentown from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
—Jennifer Maldonado, EW.com, 23 May 2024
Rounding out her artful backyard is a wiggly strip of grass near one side of the pool for a touch of whimsy.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whimsy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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