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
The property showcases designer Amanda Lindroth’s whimsical and nostalgic interiors that pair the natural beauty of the coast with a fresh take on the classic Lowcountry aesthetic, complete with plenty of pastels, wicker, and gingham.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
From flower crowns to outrageous hats towering with whimsical decorations, Fiesta headgear is definitely a thing in San Antonio.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Ready for another trip into the whimsical, yet emotionally nuanced world of Wes Anderson?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
The Peeps, which come in pastel pink, yellow and purple, will add a whimsical touch to your decorations.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
From flower crowns to outrageous hats towering with whimsical decorations, Fiesta headgear is definitely a thing in San Antonio.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Ready for another trip into the whimsical, yet emotionally nuanced world of Wes Anderson?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
The Peeps, which come in pastel pink, yellow and purple, will add a whimsical touch to your decorations.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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Research shows that suicide tends to be a fairly impulsive act during short-term crises.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Research shows that those who score higher in emotional intelligence are less impulsive and better able to persist through difficult tasks.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own world with a unique tone and vibe, featuring an eccentric lot of characters played by a truly gonzo parade of guest stars.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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O’Connell, again terrific, and John Ellison Conlee, also outstanding, anchor the piece as Dot and Jimmy, an eccentric pair of cousins living together on the financial fringes in London.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Over the past four years, SOFI's annual returns have been considerably more volatile than the S&P 500, with returns of 27% in 2021, -71% in 2022, 116% in 2023, and 55% in 2024.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Income tax is more volatile and susceptible to the ups and downs within the economy, Greller said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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