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also whimsey
as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent
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Recent Examples of whimsy
Add colorful earrings, strappy sandals, and a barrel bag to pack on the whimsy, especially if you’re headed somewhere fun on vacation.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Their catalog spans modern updates on colonial-style pieces, as well as contemporary shapes, angles and textures, so that whimsy is never without gravitas.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Much like the inflatable chair, these two pieces also have a whimsical, yet timeless energy that would be a fun touch for anyone looking to bring some whimsy to a living room or a kid's room.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy.
—New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026
Their catalog spans modern updates on colonial-style pieces, as well as contemporary shapes, angles and textures, so that whimsy is never without gravitas.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Much like the inflatable chair, these two pieces also have a whimsical, yet timeless energy that would be a fun touch for anyone looking to bring some whimsy to a living room or a kid's room.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy.
—New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
Noun
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Washington was never meant to be an anthology of presidential whims.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Farming has always been a challenging endeavor, one that operates at the whim of external forces but with little margin for setbacks.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Noun
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However, some people use dark humor to cope with tragedy or fears surrounding a health crisis, and still exhibit emotional intelligence or empathy in their interpersonal relationships or other parts of their lives.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Blending humor, heart and a contemporary perspective, the film explores the tension between aspiration and reality through a distinctly Latino lens—delivering a timely, emotionally resonant story that expands Telemundo’s storytelling into new formats and audiences.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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One needed Mother Nature to bestow upon brewers the right temperatures for making beer, and in the days before refrigeration and even thermometers, that meant that brewing was largely dictated by the caprices of the seasons.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Order the waterzooi — the house specialty seafood stew — the duck confit, the crepe caprice, or the escargot petit gris served in a Roquefort cream sauce.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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