Thesaurus results for CAPRICCIO

capriccio

noun

kə-ˈprē-ch(ē-ˌ)ō

Definition of capriccio

as in prank

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke the sort of innocuous capriccio intended to liven up a stuffy dinner party

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Recent Examples of capriccio Palazzolo doesn’t mean to recreate the capriccios herself. — Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Ok so these capriccio bubblies taste like a fruit punch four loko. — Zoe Szathmary, Fox News, 17 May 2018

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Jons, as demonstrated by her number of followers, has enjoyed success through her prank videos, and has also appeared on TV and attended various fashion shows.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
This has led to fans of the show to ruminate on how the team will set up another elaborate prank.

— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prank

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Treister had a smart sense of humor, often performing magic tricks for anyone who would come over to his home, his family said.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of trick

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch on an incredible adventure to help scientists explore the great mysteries of the universe.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
An Icelandic adventure requires a high degree of flexibility, not just from the guides, but from travelers as well.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventure

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