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whims

NOUN

sudden idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impulse inclination vagary

STRONG

caprice conceit craze desire disposition dream fad fancy fantasy freak humor notion quirk sport thought urge vision whimsy

WEAK

passing thought

Antonyms

STRONG

actuality certainty dislike fact hate reality seriousness truth

WEAK

plan

Example Sentences

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Is he guided by consistent principles, or by the whims of the moment?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In her story, we’re all at the mercy of each other’s whims.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Over the years, Cottray has picked up on the more genial whims of celebrity guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The companies are subject to the whims of the government and have a habit of overproducing, leading to oversupply and falling profits.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She was in no mood for tiptoeing around the little girl’s whims right now.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor