as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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Recent Examples of whimsical
Growing plants on trellises, pergolas, fences, and other vertical structures adds a whimsical beauty to gardens.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Some feature whimsical details, while others are inspired directly by suggestions from viewers who follow along online.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Along the way, LePage fills the film with imaginative emotional landmarks from the Island of the Flakes to the Kind Heart Outlet and whimsical visual metaphors, including a wobbling mound of Jell-O that becomes an unlikely symbol of resilience.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
And yet both films are mysteries of a sort, predicated on hidden identities, distant tragedies, lost loved ones, and a whimsical element of time travel.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Some feature whimsical details, while others are inspired directly by suggestions from viewers who follow along online.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Along the way, LePage fills the film with imaginative emotional landmarks from the Island of the Flakes to the Kind Heart Outlet and whimsical visual metaphors, including a wobbling mound of Jell-O that becomes an unlikely symbol of resilience.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
And yet both films are mysteries of a sort, predicated on hidden identities, distant tragedies, lost loved ones, and a whimsical element of time travel.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
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Seems impulsive … Carter wants to be a cop?
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Gardone Riviera itself is worth a wander, with the eccentric Vittoriale degli Italiani, the former estate of the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, a short walk from the hotel.
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For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
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Related Stories Set in 1948 Malaya in the volatile years that followed the end of World War II, the film traces a Malay soldier and a British soldier who are left behind after the British military withdraws.
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While the rally continued into early 2026, trade soon turned volatile.
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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