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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Melissa has teamed up with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Friends once again to create a nostalgic and vibrant collection that merges Melissa’s irreverence with Sanrio’s playfulness.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The sense of playfulness and experimentation extended to Fennell and Sandgren’s influences and reference points, which went beyond other films and even paintings and into more unorthodox areas.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shah Alam was initially charged with felony assault, burglary and criminal mischief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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All three suspects have been charged with burglary and criminal mischief.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Larkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larkiness. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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