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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
The entry vestibule is wrapped in a geometric brocade—dense, graphic, and slightly moody, with a Prada-like whimsy.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
But beyond function, the trend also ties into fashion's growing obsession with whimsy and nostalgia.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 May 2026
My mom had a penchant for creating whimsy, and the gardens were always overflowing with endearing, often vintage garden decor to attract birds, butterflies, and to simply add charm.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
The Menu No speakeasy would be complete without a unique drink menu to add intrigue and whimsy to the experience.
—Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
But beyond function, the trend also ties into fashion's growing obsession with whimsy and nostalgia.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 May 2026
My mom had a penchant for creating whimsy, and the gardens were always overflowing with endearing, often vintage garden decor to attract birds, butterflies, and to simply add charm.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
The Menu No speakeasy would be complete without a unique drink menu to add intrigue and whimsy to the experience.
—Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
Noun
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Washington was never meant to be an anthology of presidential whims.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Farming has always been a challenging endeavor, one that operates at the whim of external forces but with little margin for setbacks.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Noun
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However, some people use dark humor to cope with tragedy or fears surrounding a health crisis, and still exhibit emotional intelligence or empathy in their interpersonal relationships or other parts of their lives.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Blending humor, heart and a contemporary perspective, the film explores the tension between aspiration and reality through a distinctly Latino lens—delivering a timely, emotionally resonant story that expands Telemundo’s storytelling into new formats and audiences.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 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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Order the waterzooi — the house specialty seafood stew — the duck confit, the crepe caprice, or the escargot petit gris served in a Roquefort cream sauce.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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