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Recent Examples of ludic
Psychologists Kolb and Kolb even gave it a name: ludic learning space.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Season two’s quests continue to be imaginative, ludic, and delightfully pointless.
—Lisa Kwon, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
This ludic, and sometimes cruel, tradition continues today.
—Elizabeth Barber, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2022
Corsage, playing in the Un Certain Regard strand at Cannes, although a late entry to the disaffected royalty subcategory, is arguably one of the most interesting so far, much closer to the ludic, imaginative queen of the genre, Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette (2006).
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
For years, app developers have tried to include fun, ludic aspects to all kinds of apps, from education to fitness.
—Elad Natanson, Forbes, 1 June 2021
After your treatment, bliss out on the Relaxation Deck, which is wrapped by a natural spring and houses a ludic therapy pool featuring hydrotherapy, cold mist, hydro jets, pressure showers, and waterfalls.
—Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire, 3 Dec. 2020
And some notable game-makers like Firaxis Games (Civilization) and 11-Bit Studios (This War of Mine) are drawing inspiration from climate-change to craft ludic dilemmas that force players to make radical decisions in the face of overwhelming odds.
—Steven T. Wright, Ars Technica, 5 June 2020
Its hallmarks are relatively simple to describe, belying its revolutionary impact: There are the great cascades of left-hand chords, less ludic than Thelonious Monk’s surprise attacks but no less jagged or forceful.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2020
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Season two’s quests continue to be imaginative, ludic, and delightfully pointless.
—Lisa Kwon, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024
This ludic, and sometimes cruel, tradition continues today.
—Elizabeth Barber, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2022
Corsage, playing in the Un Certain Regard strand at Cannes, although a late entry to the disaffected royalty subcategory, is arguably one of the most interesting so far, much closer to the ludic, imaginative queen of the genre, Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette (2006).
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
For years, app developers have tried to include fun, ludic aspects to all kinds of apps, from education to fitness.
—Elad Natanson, Forbes, 1 June 2021
After your treatment, bliss out on the Relaxation Deck, which is wrapped by a natural spring and houses a ludic therapy pool featuring hydrotherapy, cold mist, hydro jets, pressure showers, and waterfalls.
—Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire, 3 Dec. 2020
And some notable game-makers like Firaxis Games (Civilization) and 11-Bit Studios (This War of Mine) are drawing inspiration from climate-change to craft ludic dilemmas that force players to make radical decisions in the face of overwhelming odds.
—Steven T. Wright, Ars Technica, 5 June 2020
Its hallmarks are relatively simple to describe, belying its revolutionary impact: There are the great cascades of left-hand chords, less ludic than Thelonious Monk’s surprise attacks but no less jagged or forceful.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ludic
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The Puma sneakers bring a sleek, sporty vibe with metallic silver accents, while the Lucky Step sneakers add playful texture with mesh detailing.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Golden State was feeling so confident that their television network decided to take a playful jab at Lakers superstar LeBron James.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gijsje Ribbens, the founder and creative director of RiRa, agrees that this style is all about a return to organic forms and construction, all with a humorous bent.—
Emily Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2025
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The humorous update, which prompted a flood of amused comments from viewers, offers a relatable look at the challenges many dog owners face when training their pets to be alone—particularly with a clingy breed like a Bernese mountain dog.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because of her bright and jocular storytelling.—
MJ Franklin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Modern American popular culture contains many jocular characters that resemble this folkloric bird, who is delightfully impervious to pain, from cartoon characters such as the Road Runner – an actual bird – to the foulmouthed, self-regenerating antihero Deadpool.—
Perin Gürel,
The Conversation,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something so hilariously flippant about Taylor’s mean streak these days.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Given that the league’s collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of this month, maybe the commissioner shouldn’t have been so flippant.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Huff had one quarterback pressure Sunday (being facetious).—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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This sounds facetious but is not at all.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seductively kittenish, Gardner lives up to her profane reputation.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2023
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Madelyn Cline went full-on Old Hollywood bombshell, kittenish liner, polished lengths, and all.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2023
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“Ludic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ludic. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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