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
Just about every corner of Julie Burton’s Silver Lake studio is filled with sparkling glass jewelry — some real, some symbolic — and whimsical ceramic figures inspired by Midcentury Modern design.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
As native wildflowers bloom throughout the gardens, whimsical art and tiny handmade homes created by local artists are displayed among the plants.
—Hali Smith
may 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2026
Ask a local One of Juneau’s most whimsical attractions is Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, tucked into the Tongass rainforest just outside downtown.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
For art on two ends of the spectrum, head to The Dusty Lamb for whimsical modern works, then visit Henry Fine Arts Gallery for more traditional creations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
As native wildflowers bloom throughout the gardens, whimsical art and tiny handmade homes created by local artists are displayed among the plants.
—Hali Smith
may 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2026
Ask a local One of Juneau’s most whimsical attractions is Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, tucked into the Tongass rainforest just outside downtown.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
For art on two ends of the spectrum, head to The Dusty Lamb for whimsical modern works, then visit Henry Fine Arts Gallery for more traditional creations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Abstaining from highly reinforcing digital or other vices can break habits and reduce impulsive behavior such as phone checking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Chevillard, who worked as an animator on Despicable Me 2, enjoyed developing eccentric characters that are not Minions-famous, at least not yet.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In 2022, Austrian director Marie Kreutzer released Corsage, the excellent feminist re-reading of the life of 19th century Empress Elizabeth, known as Sissi, with Vicki Krieps as the eccentric, anorexic empress and Florian Teichtmeister as her philandering husband, Franz Joseph I.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Everything is imperfect and volatile.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices have been rising but volatile since the conflict began.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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