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whimsical

[hwim-zi-kuhl, wim-] / ˈʰwɪm zɪ kəl, ˈwɪm- /


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Visitors taking a stroll along the River Lea in Hackney Marshes may spot a series of signs fixed to the trees, each sharing an eccentric, whimsical tale.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

At $1,599, it wasn’t exactly cheap, but it was the most whimsical piece of tech I’ve ever owned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

A decade-long vision of the founders, the Witch’s Cottage has transformed the old Federal Bar into a colorful, whimsical fairy-tale-like forest of a gathering spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

There was her face, her body, with an unfamiliar voice coming out, speaking whimsical words that had nothing at all to do with her.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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