as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
within the confines of the private club, these hotshot lawyers display a larkiness that would do a frat boy proud
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Noun
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Featuring sensual stylings and formfitting silhouettes, Perry’s designs cater to a feminine sensibility with a mix of sensuality and contemporary playfulness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
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These acts of radical playfulness—the inflatable dance parties, the music, the absurdity—have become part of the city’s moral vocabulary.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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“Larkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larkiness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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