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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
Even their hair care lineup delivers that signature, subtle marshmallow fluff and vanilla scent, adding a touch of sensorial whimsy to every styling session.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Add curtain holdbacks with playful animal details, or top your door hinges with decorative hinge caps for a knowing wink of whimsy.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Billie Eilish’s trio of fairies are all whimsy and sweetness.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The hotel took it a step further by tapping interior designer Amanda Reynal, founder of Amanda Reynal Interiors, to impart the whimsy and joy of the Lilly aesthetic to the suites.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Add curtain holdbacks with playful animal details, or top your door hinges with decorative hinge caps for a knowing wink of whimsy.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Billie Eilish’s trio of fairies are all whimsy and sweetness.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The hotel took it a step further by tapping interior designer Amanda Reynal, founder of Amanda Reynal Interiors, to impart the whimsy and joy of the Lilly aesthetic to the suites.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
Noun
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Since when does the city manage its department at the whim of the likes of Al Sharpton and Ben Crump?—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the fifth and final season of The Boys, premiering April 8 on Prime Video, the world completely subject to Homelander’s (Antony Starr) erratic, egomaniacal whims.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gosling seems like a strong fit given his knack for blending self-deprecating and sometimes oddball humor with some serious dramatic chops.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Kennedy Center has presented the award since 1998 as a way to recognize those who have made significant contributions to humor and commentary in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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