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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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What to expect: The restaurant continues Diaz's playful exploration of combining the Mexican-American staples of his youth with cooking techniques from around the world, especially Asian cuisines.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean draw pods of playful bottlenose dolphins that love to swim alongside boats and leap out of the water in graceful arcs.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Toy trends:For some toy sellers, packing shelves with nostalgia pays off A 'joyful, sweet' job Alphie the robot.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The legendary actress's exuberant, almost terroristically heartbreaking performance as the titular character in King Vidor's 1937 melodrama earned her the first of four Academy Award nominations over her seven-decade career.EW Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Lee–one of the rare female religious heads at the time– and her followers worshipped through exuberant song and dance.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Dec. 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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Her outfits were downright aspirational: vivid reds, gorgeous greens and other vivacious tones and textures breathed life into Wise’s character.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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The win crystalizes a turnaround for the Buffaloes orchestrated by second-year head coach Deion Sanders, whose vivacious leadership style led CU to a 9-3 record.Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
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The fruity opening feels light and airy rather than heavy or syrupy (like a milkshake), creating an effervescent sweetness that draws you in.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
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Feel the atmosphere exuding from the eclectic collection of characters gathered, from tourists to local drunks, all lorded over by the effervescent Jimenez.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sailing full steam ahead into the $100 horizon, the Yacht Life Vodka from Florida has a buoyant body and a stern grain-forward character.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The setting was Brentford’s buoyant home dressing room and Thomas Frank was delivering a rousing speech.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Frolicsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolicsome. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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