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playful

[play-fuhl] / ˈpleɪ fəl /


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The record is filled with playful expressions along these lines, and it sometimes feels like Mr. Winter is discovering the music right at the moment he plays and sings it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

He then took a playful video at the end of the tour, when they had a few drinks with the opposition.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Sansone also opened up about the vision behind their celebration, explaining that she wanted to strike a balance between classic elegance and more playful touches.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Toreno Winn, stylist, photographer and creative director, is drawn to the experimental qualities of CDG, Junya Watanabe and Sacai, with playful proportions and unexpected silhouettes defining his collection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

I always knew him to be playful and sly, so I wasn’t ready for the serious expression his face was wearing.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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