as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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as in impulsiveness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
her whimsicality made her an unpredictable companion
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Recent Examples of whimsical
Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
At first glance, however, Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with its whimsical magic and fantastical elements, is an unlikely fit for Soviet children’s literature, which favored themes of hard work and collective struggle over wish fulfillment and enchantment.
—Christin Bohnke, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2025
Amos hopes readers of all ages can tap into the power of creative play with Tori and the Muses, especially adults who have lost touch with their whimsical sides.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Both its upper and lower outdoor dining decks are filled with blooming flowers and hanging ferns, creating the most whimsical ambiance for a meal.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In fact, Bille Brahe has been spending more time in the city as of late, recently opening her first U.S. store on the Upper East Side, bringing the full expression of her whimsical work Stateside.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
At first glance, however, Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with its whimsical magic and fantastical elements, is an unlikely fit for Soviet children’s literature, which favored themes of hard work and collective struggle over wish fulfillment and enchantment.
—Christin Bohnke, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2025
Amos hopes readers of all ages can tap into the power of creative play with Tori and the Muses, especially adults who have lost touch with their whimsical sides.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Both its upper and lower outdoor dining decks are filled with blooming flowers and hanging ferns, creating the most whimsical ambiance for a meal.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
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The proliferation of financial news, sensationalist headlines, and social media can amplify anxiety, leading to impulsive decisions that deviate from long-term plans.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Even during a recession, advisors should encourage clients to avoid impulsive moves like selling assets at depressed prices.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Ballad of Wallis Island sees Key play Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of reuniting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, a duo played by Basden and Promising Young Woman's Carey Mulligan, for a private show.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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He’s invited her along on a business trip, to the wilderness retreat of eccentric zillionaire Odell (Richard E. Grant), the head of a hugely lucrative pharmaceuticals company.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Haiti, there hasn’t been a general election in nearly a decade; more than a million have been displaced by armed gang violence and the country’s volatile capital is on the verge of collapse.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article For about nine minutes, Tiara Lee-Roberts and her girlfriend had a volatile argument on the 69th Street Red Line platform, prosecutors alleged, until Lee-Roberts put a gun to the woman’s neck and shot her.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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