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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Still, the moon in Sagittarius adds a layer of playfulness and possibility to the mix.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026 -
Plus, adding a little fizz lends an element of playfulness and visual appeal.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Noun
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He was charged with with burglary, two counts of criminal mischief, and breach of bail.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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“Larkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larkiness. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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