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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
Since its founding in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the Lego Group has sparked whimsy and joy in the hearts of builders across the globe.
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 15 June 2025
From swans and elephants to monkeys hanging from coat hangers, these playful creations add a touch of whimsy to your day.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Costume designer Lindsay Pugh creates a panoply of Viking garb that balances its intricate historical detail with a healthy dollop of whimsy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 June 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 15 June 2025
From swans and elephants to monkeys hanging from coat hangers, these playful creations add a touch of whimsy to your day.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Costume designer Lindsay Pugh creates a panoply of Viking garb that balances its intricate historical detail with a healthy dollop of whimsy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
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After all the fussing and fidgeting exerted in trying to nail just the right mix of comic book action, comedy and pathos, the movie emerges as a tone-deaf mishmash of underdeveloped characters, half-baked humor and unhatched plotting drenched in CGI overkill.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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Clarkson delivered with her trademark blend of down-to-Earth humor and out-of-this-world vocals.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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That latter idea flows from a notion that if rescissions are proposed late in the fiscal year and Congress does not have the full 45-day period to act on any such proposals, the funds expire and become unavailable for obligation.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But the fundamental notion to be grasped is one of purpose.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Only 24% of voters today recognize that their future benefits are subject to the whims of Congress and the president.—
Scott Rasmussen,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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There are only six seats and two nightly seatings Thursday to Saturday for tasting menus that are dictated by the seasons and the whims of the chef.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Any foot impressions left in the shoes could be used to model the feet of the original wearers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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This cosmic climate blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality, offering you the opportunity to overcome challenges or doubts that have held you back in the past.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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Competing authors are trapped in their respective science fiction/fantasy stories and need help getting each other out.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Vape shops have spread across the American retail landscape with a bizarre swiftness, seemingly unbeholden to the same vagaries of inflation, customer demand, and local real estate that bind every other kind of storefront small business in the country.—
Amanda Mull,
The Atlantic,
22 June 2023
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Third, repeaters should prove capable of swapping this data between nodes in a network in a predictable way and not one too subject to the vagaries of chance.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 June 2023
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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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Trump ran as a populist, but his actions in office have built a new élite shaped by his personal preference and caprice.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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In the 100 years that have followed, millions of children have participated in classroom spelling bees, which funnel into schoolwide bees, regional bees and finally, the national event in Maryland near Washington D.C., held this year May 27-29.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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