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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as in impulsiveness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
her whimsicality made her an unpredictable companion
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Recent Examples of whimsical
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
And, in the pop of an effervescent bubble, the region has its first modern five-star hotel (with the area’s only destination spa), one that's as golden and whimsical as its namesake sparkler.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Fans of the legendary designer and his whimsical, punk, off-kilter designs have been buzzing since the recent announcement that the Marc Jacobs Beauty brand would be making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 June 2026
And as whimsical and lighthearted Banana Ball can be, someone still has to lose by the ninth inning.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
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Plus, there are so many breezy sleeve styles and necklines to choose from, including whimsical ruffles, sophisticated boat neck tops, button-up cuffs, and more.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
And, in the pop of an effervescent bubble, the region has its first modern five-star hotel (with the area’s only destination spa), one that's as golden and whimsical as its namesake sparkler.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Fans of the legendary designer and his whimsical, punk, off-kilter designs have been buzzing since the recent announcement that the Marc Jacobs Beauty brand would be making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 June 2026
And as whimsical and lighthearted Banana Ball can be, someone still has to lose by the ninth inning.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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Mickey Todiwala Leaving software engineering wasn't an impulsive decision.—
Mike Winters
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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What moved me most in The Testaments was its cast of teenage girls — the Plums seemed to be sparkling, creative, impulsive, curious, deeply loyal, and ready to question the world around them.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Directed by Ben Stiller and produced by Judd Apatow, The Cable Guy featured Jim Carrey as an eccentric cable man who becomes fixated on one of his customers (Matthew Broderick).—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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In 2003, the eccentric financier reported to police that thousands of dollars in cash and a gun were stolen from his mansion on El Brillo Way, a dead-end street that ended on the Intracoastal Waterway.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Mario Tama | Getty Images Global stock markets remain volatile amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a focus on artificial intelligence stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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But beyond this picturesque scene, there is a volatile combination of brutal rebel violence and a burgeoning Ebola outbreak.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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