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also whimsey
as in humor
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
But the whimsy gave way pretty quickly.
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Where to Eat in Anoka The Mad Hatter Enjoy a bit of whimsy on your trip to Anoka by booking an afternoon tea at The Mad Hatter.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
This delicate sweater with monochrome bows is perfect for the rapidly approaching holiday season and will add a bit of whimsy to your outfit.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The best Korean makeup products boast similarly innovative formulas as their skin-care counterparts, acting as complexion multitaskers—often with imaginative packaging that adds points for function and whimsy.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Where to Eat in Anoka The Mad Hatter Enjoy a bit of whimsy on your trip to Anoka by booking an afternoon tea at The Mad Hatter.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
This delicate sweater with monochrome bows is perfect for the rapidly approaching holiday season and will add a bit of whimsy to your outfit.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The best Korean makeup products boast similarly innovative formulas as their skin-care counterparts, acting as complexion multitaskers—often with imaginative packaging that adds points for function and whimsy.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whimsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
Noun
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The jury also appreciated the thematically appropriate disregard for linear time used in the movie and found hope and joy in watching these characters seek humor and hold tight to each other in the face of a difficult disease.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rather than shy away from the association, the company decided to respond to the incident with humor.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Interview With the Vampire set a precedent for transformative TV from the Immortal Universe, its narrative and visual audacity subverting adaptation tropes and genre storytelling by challenging viewers’ notions of immortality, sexuality, and destiny.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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From these revolutionary realizations, the notion of the expanding Universe was born.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the reception or other pre-wedding events that feature traditional elements like speeches or cake cutting, the after-party is a celebration that can be crafted entirely according to the whims of the couple.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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Still, one of the goals of the legislation, at least in theory, is for affordable-housing development to rely less on the whims of individual politicians.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
24 Oct. 2025
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The release schedule has been conspicuously quiet in the past three weeks, as seemingly no one has been interested in trying to make an impression in a pop landscape still so thoroughly dominated by the new Taylor Swift album.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The coordinated efforts of multiple Latin American countries and their joint participation in the quarantine gave the Soviets the impression that Cuba was surrounded by enemies ready to strike if the missiles were not removed promptly.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Get started with the Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL to take advantage of one of the best daily fantasy offers for a busy sports weekend.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Given the Rockies’ track record — seven consecutive losing seasons and just five playoff appearances in 33 years — and the challenges and vagaries of playing baseball at a mile above sea level, the job of rebuilding the franchise might seem undesirable for many.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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Which means the vagaries of late October are pretty familiar for this franchise and the bulk of these players.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Over that time his work neatly evaded the whims and caprices of fashion, achieving a kind of timelessness and clarity of purpose.—
Anna Wintour,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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The caprice of the wind was the only reason there was evidence to recover in the first place.—
Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Many are also ditching chemical fertilizers and designing gardens that support biodiversity, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The small flowers provide an important source of nectar for butterflies, bees, and numerous other beneficial insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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