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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
In January, people tend to get serious about their goals, leaving the whimsy and togetherness of the previous months behind in exchange for discipline and rest.
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Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
In winter, the wind tussled clumps often resemble a wild hairdo, which is a welcome dose of garden whimsy.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The adorable bear ears add an element of whimsy to the otherwise neutral accessories.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In lieu of a clear target or any meaningful point of view, Gormican fatally trains his attention on the madcap whimsy of making an independent movie with your friends — on the restorative joy of creating something for the love of the game and spending time with your favorite people.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
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Morayo Ogunbayo, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
In winter, the wind tussled clumps often resemble a wild hairdo, which is a welcome dose of garden whimsy.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The adorable bear ears add an element of whimsy to the otherwise neutral accessories.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In lieu of a clear target or any meaningful point of view, Gormican fatally trains his attention on the madcap whimsy of making an independent movie with your friends — on the restorative joy of creating something for the love of the game and spending time with your favorite people.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
whim
Noun
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Leven is still at the whims of the macroeconomic climate plaguing restaurants in recent years.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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As for whether whims like that need to be indulged, Mayer, perhaps not surprisingly, is on the side of the talent.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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