playful
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Together these two observations summarize “Where the Music Had to Go,” Jim Windolf’s engrossing take on the playful and sometimes competitive interchanges that occurred over the years between Mr. Dylan and the Beatles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
She has opened two community libraries and has a playful scheme, where she places books in unexpected spaces, from barbershops to takeaways - and plans to expand on this work.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The resulting single is playful and defiant — the perfect combination for a song of the summer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
She’s grinning wide and has a playful glint in her eye.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Vocabulary lists containing playful
In the Mood? 100 Words to Describe Emotions
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ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
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Tone and Point of View, List 2
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