as in mischief
a natural disposition for playful behavior
the playfulness of the kitten can be quite amusing
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Recent Examples of playfulness
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.
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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
Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The Nittler Residence makes a bold visual statement and combines architectural flair with a sense of playfulness.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The night was all about playfulness and performance; designed to show how the best beauty products move at the speed of real life.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The journey takes him from monster truck rallies to Ellis Island and beyond, combining American history with his signature wit and playfulness to meet the moment of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
And that playfulness carries on to the driving experience.
—Cyril Soliman, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
September 23 – October 22 Let playfulness find room in your schedule!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Fans across the globe loved its authenticity, its complex rhythms, the playfulness oozing out of his collaborations with young musicians from San Juan music schools.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The Nittler Residence makes a bold visual statement and combines architectural flair with a sense of playfulness.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The night was all about playfulness and performance; designed to show how the best beauty products move at the speed of real life.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The journey takes him from monster truck rallies to Ellis Island and beyond, combining American history with his signature wit and playfulness to meet the moment of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
And that playfulness carries on to the driving experience.
—Cyril Soliman, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
September 23 – October 22 Let playfulness find room in your schedule!
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playfulness
Noun
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Brian Douglas Laoz, 22, was charged with two counts attempted premeditated murder and one count each of shooting a deadly missile, tampering with physical evidence and criminal mischief.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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An arrest citation shows Rayne faces charges of wanton endangerment and criminal mischief.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Playfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playfulness. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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