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Recent Examples of frolicsome Ah, but in the decades that Kernan spent meticulously researching this biography, a filmed version of the play was turned up, so admirers of Schuyler can now behold the young, frolicsome incarnations of him, O’Hara, and Freilicher, among others, in footage shot during two weeks in the Hamptons. Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 Even Bauman’s funniest musical bits get swallowed in the show’s frothy, frolicsome relentlessness. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025 Even Bauman’s funniest musical bits get swallowed in the show’s frothy, frolicsome relentlessness. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025 Both concentrated on paintings of frolicsome, amorous bunnies. Roberta Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023 But back in the aughts, before Ganni's frolicsome offering of poplin collared dresses and knee-high chelsea boots became an unofficial uniform for western women in their mid-twenties and beyond, the company dealt exclusively in cashmere. Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 On their first tour together in six years, Springsteen, 73, was physical and frolicsome, his taut face routinely enveloped in a smile, while his dynamic 18-member band helped take his songs, some of them nearly 50 years old, to new heights. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023 Men will be boys once more, and staid matrons will attempt to be frolicsome girls. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022 Freezing winter in a place designed for frolicsome summer can be a doleful time. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolicsome
Adjective
  • For a playful yet sweet date night scent, Ledda’s 16 Scenic Rose is a lovely choice.
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Other social media users also joined the conversation, adding playful comments to the thread started by the original person who uploaded the photos.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Dad was proof that life didn’t end—indeed, could become more joyful—after sobriety.
    Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Drenched in bright, saturated hues and electric light, the sculpture exemplifies her signature aesthetic—a bold blend of pop culture, feminism, South Asian motifs, and joyful rebellion.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • His exuberant new novel, The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, packs the punch of his short stories, dramatizing a real-life unsolved murder, both a homage to Hollywood noir and a meditation on how and why our deepest connections can betray us.
    Book Marks August 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Match their energy level If someone’s profile hints that they’re reserved, don’t go overboard with exclamation points and an exuberant first message.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Go ahead, frolic outdoors, but be alert to the seasonal hazards!
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 June 2025
  • Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • But when a vivacious young female teacher arrives, and the townspeople begin imagining a romantic match, his life comes apart.
    Philip Metres July 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
  • Combine all this with its vivacious powerplant, and I was taken aback by how effortless and daily-ready this monster was to drive.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Ortega plays the young version of Jane in 30 episodes of this effervescent comedy series, a role that helped launch her into Disney Channel stardom and more.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Known for her effervescent personality and matching good looks, Anderson became a fixture of the small screen in the 1970s and 1980s.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • As the sun becomes warmer, during periods when the wind does not blow enough to maintain circulation the surface temperature climbs and the water there becomes more buoyant.
    Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The buoyant financial services sector propelled 18 companies onto the list, more than double from the eight that appeared last year.
    Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Frolicsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolicsome. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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