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also whimsey
as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent
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Recent Examples of whimsy
But for those seeking something more playful, the colorful EVA Arizona sandals offer a fun twist that’ll add a touch of whimsy to your look.
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Selene Oliva, Glamour, 12 June 2026
While the design was certainly understated, there was a touch of whimsy in the bulbous light fixtures and swirly, contemporary art pieces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Turvand Short-sleeve Top This $20 Amazon tee has the same whimsy and feminine appeal as Anthro's basics for half the price.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The form-fitting design was covered in intentional wrinkles, creating a touch of whimsy and texture.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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Selene Oliva, Glamour, 12 June 2026
While the design was certainly understated, there was a touch of whimsy in the bulbous light fixtures and swirly, contemporary art pieces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Turvand Short-sleeve Top This $20 Amazon tee has the same whimsy and feminine appeal as Anthro's basics for half the price.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The form-fitting design was covered in intentional wrinkles, creating a touch of whimsy and texture.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
Noun
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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Still, hopefully a string of successes can convince companies and investors that the whims of the president alone cannot tamp down on an entire burgeoning industry, an embarrassing thing to have to convince people of in the United States.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Sacred stories full of courage and humor and grace, and that each of those stories in some way connected to my own.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But statistics fail to convey the humanity of yard sales—the caprice, whimsy, and high spirits, as well as the cunning, weirdness, and heartbreak, that charge and thicken the air when two people agree to perform an off-the-books monetary transaction.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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One needed Mother Nature to bestow upon brewers the right temperatures for making beer, and in the days before refrigeration and even thermometers, that meant that brewing was largely dictated by the caprices of the seasons.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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