impishness

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Noun
  • And for those who love a statement, Chloe’s plexiglass wedges and Miu Miu’s apron dress injected just the right dose of playfulness into the mix.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The child’s name, Glen/Glenda, is an overt reference to Ed Wood’s cult camp classic Glen or Glenda, and the presence of the real Jennifer Tilly on the set of a fictional, in-universe Chucky movie only add’s to the film’s metatextual playfulness.
    Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Norton’s theory is that Wahlberg overindulged before his appearance to promote Broken City, leading to the actor creating mischief during the BBC recording and, at one point, falling asleep.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The Houston police department confirmed their response to the scene to PEOPLE and said one suspect, Arturo Martinez, 20, was arrested and faces one charge of criminal mischief.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Soon, the America’s Got Talent stage descended into pure chaos, with Cowell and Mandel showcasing their innate mischievousness before the latter turned his attention toward his fellow judges.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
  • But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.
    Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019
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“Impishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impishness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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