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
Against that background, the show’s playfulness gave the clothes some tension.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Invite some playfulness and whimsy into your wardrobe with pieces that spark inspiration for you—and bonus points for items like this bag that can also serve double duty and hold your essentials!
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Her mom has documented her looks on Instagram, showing off her range and her playfulness (note her fake cast).
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Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
This blue green set brings out the best of the pearl playfulness.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Our version at Americana Kitchen brings together elegance and playfulness.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
While this might rankle a certain type of science fiction reader who expects rigorous world building and a straightforward plot, Unferth’s playfulness injects new life into some trusty old tropes that have calcified into clichés.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
ABC News,
24 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Invite some playfulness and whimsy into your wardrobe with pieces that spark inspiration for you—and bonus points for items like this bag that can also serve double duty and hold your essentials!
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Her mom has documented her looks on Instagram, showing off her range and her playfulness (note her fake cast).
—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
This blue green set brings out the best of the pearl playfulness.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Our version at Americana Kitchen brings together elegance and playfulness.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
While this might rankle a certain type of science fiction reader who expects rigorous world building and a straightforward plot, Unferth’s playfulness injects new life into some trusty old tropes that have calcified into clichés.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playfulness
Noun
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The magic and mischief of Maradona The quality of Diego Maradona’s overall performance at the 1986 World Cup remains without parallel in the competition’s history.
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Officers located and stopped a vehicle owned by Prieto, then of Hammond, who was known to police from the prior Explorer fire as well as other criminal mischief.
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The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.
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Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.
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“Playfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playfulness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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