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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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Imagine a sprawling family with nine kids, all mourning the death of the most recent addition; the brood, which recently relocated from the big city to the country on a whim, is also feeling trapped in the new house.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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For 30 years now, Of Montreal has functioned less as a band and more as a vehicle for exploring Kevin Barnes’ emotional whims.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Underneath all of that old Jewish humor is a woman who makes no effort to get to know the person her child has become, and who remains incurious about the parts of the world that don’t fit with her agenda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Your adaptable nature turns small moments into quick bridges, while gentle humor lightens heavier topics so plans move forward together.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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