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
September 23 – October 22 Let playfulness find room in your schedule!
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
And so the playfulness, the fluidity, and then there was something almost feline or animal or catlike about the character in my imagination.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
It was indicated by Michael Serna, executive creative director with Disney Live Entertainment, that such a level of playfulness would continue.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
And that playfulness should make everyone have fun.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
And his constant playfulness onstage helped drive the band’s signature improvisations.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
The piece includes a dramatic fringe skit, with movement and playfulness that contrasted the tailored top.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
It was indicated by Michael Serna, executive creative director with Disney Live Entertainment, that such a level of playfulness would continue.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Somehow, the phone number in the matchbox has that surprise, that playfulness.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
And so the playfulness, the fluidity, and then there was something almost feline or animal or catlike about the character in my imagination.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
It was indicated by Michael Serna, executive creative director with Disney Live Entertainment, that such a level of playfulness would continue.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
And that playfulness should make everyone have fun.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
And his constant playfulness onstage helped drive the band’s signature improvisations.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
The piece includes a dramatic fringe skit, with movement and playfulness that contrasted the tailored top.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
It was indicated by Michael Serna, executive creative director with Disney Live Entertainment, that such a level of playfulness would continue.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Somehow, the phone number in the matchbox has that surprise, that playfulness.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playfulness
Noun
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Becerra is also being charged with one count of felony burglary and one count of felony criminal mischief, bringing the total number of charges to 28.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jose Mourinho has never lost his sense of mischief.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 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
Cite this Entry
“Playfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playfulness. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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