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
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
Ditto the massive sweet roasted carrots with duck jus and citrus cream from Villanueva’s whimsical menu.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
But their colorful, whimsical looks have won them admirers the world over.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 3 May 2025
That’s a bit of a nostalgic and whimsical reference, but indeed there are some elements that ring true.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
Ditto the massive sweet roasted carrots with duck jus and citrus cream from Villanueva’s whimsical menu.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
But their colorful, whimsical looks have won them admirers the world over.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 3 May 2025
That’s a bit of a nostalgic and whimsical reference, but indeed there are some elements that ring true.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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To tell the story of a middle-aged man’s impulsive leap into restaurant ownership, he’s gathered an accomplished cast wielding effortless charm.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Could this change in spending from non-essential items to more essential ones mean a realignment away from impulsive internet purchases and toward more bare essentials?—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Meanwhile over at Rolling Stone, David Fear praises the film for staying true to the series’ gentle, eccentric tone that never fails to be filled with empathy.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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This eccentric novel—by turns a workplace comedy, a philosophical inquisition, and a smorgasbord of bodily horror—is given life by Larraquy’s electric prose and by the merciless passions of his characters.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Indian authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of civilians from villages near the volatile frontier.—
Rajesh Roy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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