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as in playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
a frolicsome uncle who was a favorite among his relatives
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
teachers smiling at the frolicsome students leaving school for summer vacation
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Recent Examples of frolicsome
Both concentrated on paintings of frolicsome, amorous bunnies.
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Roberta Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023
But back in the aughts, before Ganni's frolicsome offering of poplin collared dresses and knee-high chelsea boots became an unofficial uniform for western women in their mid-twenties and beyond, the company dealt exclusively in cashmere.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022
On their first tour together in six years, Springsteen, 73, was physical and frolicsome, his taut face routinely enveloped in a smile, while his dynamic 18-member band helped take his songs, some of them nearly 50 years old, to new heights.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
The outside is festooned with frolicsome animal stickers (many subjects from other studies are children), but these do nothing to allay the discomfort of lying perfectly still with my head in a vise for an hour and a half.
—Amber Dance, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2020
Men will be boys once more, and staid matrons will attempt to be frolicsome girls.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022
Freezing winter in a place designed for frolicsome summer can be a doleful time.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022
Roberta Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023
But back in the aughts, before Ganni's frolicsome offering of poplin collared dresses and knee-high chelsea boots became an unofficial uniform for western women in their mid-twenties and beyond, the company dealt exclusively in cashmere.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022
On their first tour together in six years, Springsteen, 73, was physical and frolicsome, his taut face routinely enveloped in a smile, while his dynamic 18-member band helped take his songs, some of them nearly 50 years old, to new heights.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
The outside is festooned with frolicsome animal stickers (many subjects from other studies are children), but these do nothing to allay the discomfort of lying perfectly still with my head in a vise for an hour and a half.
—Amber Dance, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2020
Men will be boys once more, and staid matrons will attempt to be frolicsome girls.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022
Freezing winter in a place designed for frolicsome summer can be a doleful time.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolicsome
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Beautiful, playful, discerning, and endlessly curious, cats are wonderful companions.Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Still, at family gatherings and in cheesy movies, mistletoe remains the catalyst of many an awkward or playful holiday peck.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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For wine lovers, few experiences are as joyful as traveling to a region known for its sparkling wines.Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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After years of deadline hell and multiple burnouts, both writing and reading had become stressful work instead of joyful work.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Of the label’s natural perfumes, Free 00 is arguably the most lively, smelling fresh, soothing, and citrus-forward through notes of Sicilian lemon, mandarin, and orange flower opposite Egyptian jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, and waterlily.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Enjoy a night of lively Latin music, domino tables and the signature BACARDÍ x BIGFACE Café Con Ocho cocktail, a Miami twist on the classic Espresso Martini, at Byblos.Sommer Brugal, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Director Stephen Herek’s perky tale sticks to the seasonal entertainment recipe but sprinkles in dashes of humor and draws out exuberant performances from everyone in the cast.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Tony winner transforms into Satchmo in this astounding tour de force, which also features exuberant choreography and a splendid quartet of women playing the jazz great's wives.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
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Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic.Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
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The restaurant’s founder, a vivacious sexagenarian named Janez Bratovž, is arguably Slovenia’s most storied chef, and his establishment is widely considered the country’s oldest fine-dining destination.Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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With the sun entering Scorpio and your vivacious fifth house of love, creativity and self-expression, the cosmos encourages you to explore your passions and heart’s desires.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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That open-hearted warmth was there in his songs, his voice, his effervescent onstage presence — that’s why so many people felt a deep personal connection with him, and kept rooting for him.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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The director wanted to write a role for Pearson that reflected the actor’s range and his effervescent charm.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Musically, buoyant dance-pop and explosive love-centric choruses took the place of Rated R’s penchant for foreboding rock ‘n’ roll.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Yet, while some trends are still nascent, others show no sign of fading: the alley of high-tech water toy gadgets, from submersibles to electric scooters and inflatables, was as buoyant as ever—even in the rain.Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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