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Recent Examples of whimsical
Adjective
Here's how to blend the magic of cottagecore with the edge of dark academia for an effortlessly whimsical look. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 Dreams here are neither hazy nor surreal (give or take a few whimsical sight gags throughout). Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 10 July 2025 Fans of the whimsical writer-director may have been surprised by pulse-pounding scenes involving exploding airplanes. Jack Smart, People.com, 9 July 2025 From empty perfume bottles, feathers, thread, semi-precious stones, fabrics and pure silver, the designer’s work is thoroughly intuitive, where Syed reaches deep into her subconscious, pulling out whimsical ideas and concepts that are then crystallized into ornaments. Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
  • Merz, 69, is impulsive, prickly under pressure and occasionally leans into populist bluster.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
  • Unlike reckless risk-taking, which is impulsive and uninformed, calculated risk should be strategic and intentional.
    Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Despite his eccentric and theatrical nature, Nagumo proves to be a valuable ally to Sakamoto and his family.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
  • Historic rehab meets eccentric minimalism An owl on a table.
    Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Create Short-term and Long-term Business Plans When getting your business off the ground, the beginning is often the most volatile time.
    Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Traditionally, buyers use their personal bank accounts to buy a stablecoin, and then use the stablecoin to trade for some other kind of more volatile crypto, such as Bitcoin or something else.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 18 July 2025

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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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