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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Recent Examples of whimsical
Venus in Pisces inspires your heart’s desires, creative endeavors and romantic pursuits with a dreamy, whimsical vibration.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Entrees included smokey lamb kebabs, ground lamb meatballs playfully served on cinnamon sticks, and whimsical little pumpkins stuffed with rice.
—Nevin Martell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
Their geometrical shape adds a whimsical touch that will never go out of style.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 13 Jan. 2025
Koloa Rum Caramel Apple Martini This whimsical drink, served in a hollowed apple, is practically dessert in disguise.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Entrees included smokey lamb kebabs, ground lamb meatballs playfully served on cinnamon sticks, and whimsical little pumpkins stuffed with rice.
—Nevin Martell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
Their geometrical shape adds a whimsical touch that will never go out of style.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 13 Jan. 2025
Koloa Rum Caramel Apple Martini This whimsical drink, served in a hollowed apple, is practically dessert in disguise.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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New York Jets League perception: This is seen as the toughest job because of an impulsive owner (Woody Johnson) and an unforgiving, relentless media market.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Don’t make impulsive financial decisions during this transit — take a moment to reflect on your long-term goals and whether your resources support them.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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But every character involved has a charmingly eccentric quirk—an eye patch, an obsession with drapes, an ever-present log, an affinity for doughnuts and cherry pie.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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My entire childhood, I was surrounded by all of the beautiful, eccentric people who lived in this city.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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But, looking at a slightly longer period, the increase in MMM stock over the last four-year period has been far from consistent, with annual returns being more volatile than the S&P 500.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump has pledged to hand management of his assets to his children, but ethics experts have criticized his crypto ventures as raising conflict of interest issues and stoking speculation in a volatile asset class.—
Tom Westbrook,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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