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Examples of playful in a Sentence
She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.
He had a playful expression on his face.
a playful tone of voice
You're certainly in a playful mood!
She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
Recent Examples on the Web
In more recent years, the resort has opened playful water chutes, a splash zone, and new pools that become adults-only at night.
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
This playful takeover will be available through September 23—those looking for nonperishables can shop Anderson’s fall capsule for Saks.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
Randolph embraced summer vibes with a navy blue jumpsuit, pairing it with a straw sun hat, white pointed-toe heels adorned with bows, and a brown handbag — a look that balanced casual elegance with playful details.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Sep. 2024
In a playful video posted to YouTube and Instagram, Duolingo clarified that Duo had, appropriately enough, been afflicted with bird flu, a turn of events many commenters found rather amusing and creative.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
This playful takeover will be available through September 23—those looking for nonperishables can shop Anderson’s fall capsule for Saks.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
Randolph embraced summer vibes with a navy blue jumpsuit, pairing it with a straw sun hat, white pointed-toe heels adorned with bows, and a brown handbag — a look that balanced casual elegance with playful details.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Sep. 2024
In a playful video posted to YouTube and Instagram, Duolingo clarified that Duo had, appropriately enough, been afflicted with bird flu, a turn of events many commenters found rather amusing and creative.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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