whimsies

noun

variants also whimseys
Definition of whimsiesnext
plural of whimsy
as in notions
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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  1. notions
  2. whims
  3. vagaries
Noun
  • Great leaders acknowledge that these terms reshape corporate culture and challenge traditional productivity and employee engagement notions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These notions were brought together in ads seen by customers in a linear fashion via television, magazines or billboards.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • But Bob, who has always gone his own way, refuses to cater to their whims.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Public health must take its rightful place as a cornerstone of national policy, insulated from political whims and guided by science.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of whims
Noun
  • The anticipated reopening is still July 1 due to vagaries of weather and asphalt plant openings, Bennett said.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The independence of the Fed from the political vagaries on Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill is considered sacrosanct—a most crucial prerequisite for a responsible monetary policy that places price stability at its core.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of vagaries
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