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
Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
But these new looks back delve into SNL’s greater legend in ways both whimsical and sometimes genuinely surprising, even for a devotee.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
The film, which sits at 97% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, is a whimsical blending of cultures.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Truffled egg sandwiches and strawberry pavlova are menu highlights, as is the whimsical Kit Kemp Mythical Creatures Wedgwood china that it’s served on.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Families, kite enthusiasts, and spectators gathered to witness the breathtaking display, as giant sea creatures, soaring eagles and whimsical designs danced against the blue backdrop.
—Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
But these new looks back delve into SNL’s greater legend in ways both whimsical and sometimes genuinely surprising, even for a devotee.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
The film, which sits at 97% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, is a whimsical blending of cultures.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Truffled egg sandwiches and strawberry pavlova are menu highlights, as is the whimsical Kit Kemp Mythical Creatures Wedgwood china that it’s served on.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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Following Tony’s death, the act of freezing the curry was initially an impulsive decision.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Clearly, Americans were much more motivated by the price of eggs—which, incidentally, have only continued to skyrocket—than Musk's impulsive antics.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The easiest way to reach the bottom is a two-mile (three-km) hike along a dirt road from the visitor center through the eccentric rock formations of the Valley of Castles to a riverside picnic area beneath cool shade trees.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The society’s charming, eccentric members, from pig farmers to literature lovers, become a central part of Juliet’s life.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dado Ruvic | Reuters Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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With Earth's weather being altered in dangerous ways, the U.S. government turns to Cody to uncover the truth behind these volatile natural disasters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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