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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
Chlöe Bailey brought the sexy as Foxxy Cleopatra, while Bowen Yang was all whimsy as Tingle from The Legend of Zelda.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
In the years since, however, Lovato has come around to the humor and whimsy of Poot.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Set against São Rafael Beach near Albufeira, this reimagined 149-room property impresses with Andrade’s signature style, one that marries whimsy with natural textures.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
This fun piece of furniture can add a touch of whimsy to any room.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
In the years since, however, Lovato has come around to the humor and whimsy of Poot.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Set against São Rafael Beach near Albufeira, this reimagined 149-room property impresses with Andrade’s signature style, one that marries whimsy with natural textures.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
This fun piece of furniture can add a touch of whimsy to any room.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
whim
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This new agency should get access to NWF dollars and not have to depend on political whims for its funding, as is the case now.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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While 7 million people showed up for the No Kings protest earlier this month, Democrats still do not control any meaningful power in Washington; the Supreme Court, Congress, and the White House are all proven loyal to Trump’s whims.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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