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also whimsey
as in whim
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
My collection of Lisa Corti napkins bring a playful pop to the table, while servingware from Porta and Ginori 1735 adds a sense of elevated whimsy.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s another winner from Serena & Lily which plays with pompom accents in neutral hues for a dose of whimsy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
The Colbans have resisted acquisition by a conglomerate, which might want to turn the house’s whimsy into something more global along the lines of Hermès.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s another winner from Serena & Lily which plays with pompom accents in neutral hues for a dose of whimsy.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
The Colbans have resisted acquisition by a conglomerate, which might want to turn the house’s whimsy into something more global along the lines of Hermès.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsy
Noun
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And few issues provide more difficulties in implementing his changing whims than a war in the Middle East.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Every deportation should be based on immigration law, not the whims of ICE nor those of the president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her essays are written with humor and insight.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is hope in words that can reframe our perspectives, entertain and offer humor, or commiserate in our rage or grief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One needed Mother Nature to bestow upon brewers the right temperatures for making beer, and in the days before refrigeration and even thermometers, that meant that brewing was largely dictated by the caprices of the seasons.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Order the waterzooi — the house specialty seafood stew — the duck confit, the crepe caprice, or the escargot petit gris served in a Roquefort cream sauce.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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