as in pranks
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 capriccios
Palazzolo doesn’t mean to recreate the capriccios herself.
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Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capriccios
Noun
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This is an utterly throwaway slice of college comedy, rather more concerned with sports, pranks, and teen/20-something romance than getting lost on the final frontier.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Authorities have cited social media in the trend, with videos of the pranks circulating on TikTok and other platforms.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That idea became Take Me on a Story, turning Treasure Island, Call of the Wild, and Studio Ghibli films into immersive experiences (custom for clients, of course).—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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One of his most memorable experiences came in 2008 with a moment in class involving a quiet student.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prevent a mess of plastic bags under the sink by using these expert organizing tricks.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tommy engages the audience in all of his tricks and shows kids how much fun reading can be.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Madeira While tourists still arrive in Madeira for its dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventures, the island’s dining scene has grown into a powerhouse that rivals many European cities.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Peppa and her friends may not be flying around in super suits, traveling through an enchanted world, or saving the neighborhood from a greedy mayor, but their everyday adventures are just as relevant.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Capriccios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capriccios. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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