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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
These whimsical additions delight children and adults alike, adding a playful element to the holiday spirit.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
For the London premiere, Erivo was extra witchy in a tulle gown by Schiaparelli, and Grande looked ethereal in a whimsical creation from Ralph Lauren.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
Soldi—a wordsmith, calligrapher and designer—is the brand guardian, infusing each property with her whimsical, signature touch, while Perduca masterminds the interior design.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Easy additions make a big difference in making your entire home feel like a whimsical wonderland.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
These whimsical additions delight children and adults alike, adding a playful element to the holiday spirit.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
For the London premiere, Erivo was extra witchy in a tulle gown by Schiaparelli, and Grande looked ethereal in a whimsical creation from Ralph Lauren.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
Soldi—a wordsmith, calligrapher and designer—is the brand guardian, infusing each property with her whimsical, signature touch, while Perduca masterminds the interior design.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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Does the child make impulsive decisions that might be regretted later?Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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One league source wouldn’t put the Bears anywhere near the same level of deterrence as the New York Jets, whose owner, Woody Johnson, has a reputation for being impulsive and volatile.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
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Watch The Ultimate Christmas Present on Disney+ 'Twas the Night Bryan Cranston stars as eccentric uncle Nick Wrigley in this 2001 comedy.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Deforestation, overgrazing, droughts, predation by wild dogs and other threats loom over the future of this eccentric animal.Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Egg prices, which have been volatile for more than two years, in part because of outbreaks of bird flu, soared 8.2% just last month.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, food price growth is notoriously volatile and many factors that determine costs are often outside the government's control.Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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