Examples of whimsy in a Sentence
The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
a bit of decorative whimsy
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Vogue’s Favorite Freckle Pens In This Story But freckle pens aren’t just about whimsy or channeling your inner Marilyn Monroe—these clever tools have a practical side, too.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Basketball paper lanterns: $13.99 (Amazon) Basketball paper lanterns can light up a room while also adding some whimsy to your space.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Here’s another winner from Serena & Lily which plays with pompom accents in neutral hues for a dose of whimsy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
Basketball paper lanterns: $13.99 (Amazon) Basketball paper lanterns can light up a room while also adding some whimsy to your space.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Here’s another winner from Serena & Lily which plays with pompom accents in neutral hues for a dose of whimsy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whimsy
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whimsy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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