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
The piece includes a dramatic fringe skit, with movement and playfulness that contrasted the tailored top.
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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
That spirit of playfulness extends beyond the story itself and into the book’s visual world.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Somehow, the phone number in the matchbox has that surprise, that playfulness.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
The patterns and colors have this softness and playfulness to them that just works so effortlessly.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Inject some playfulness into your evening garb with a bold red halter dress or a floor-length dress with sleeves, which is ideal for indoor-outdoor winter gatherings.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
This new hue is all about embracing playfulness, creativity, and freedom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Developed with Bell Media, the series embraces both playfulness and heart.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
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
That spirit of playfulness extends beyond the story itself and into the book’s visual world.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Somehow, the phone number in the matchbox has that surprise, that playfulness.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
The patterns and colors have this softness and playfulness to them that just works so effortlessly.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Inject some playfulness into your evening garb with a bold red halter dress or a floor-length dress with sleeves, which is ideal for indoor-outdoor winter gatherings.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
This new hue is all about embracing playfulness, creativity, and freedom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Developed with Bell Media, the series embraces both playfulness and heart.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playfulness
Noun
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Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Moss has a lengthy criminal record with convictions, including battery resulting in serious bodily injury, criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief and criminal trespass, police said in earlier court documents.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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