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whimsical

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


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If you’re a child of the 1970s, you probably looked to the whimsical optimism of the cartoon show “The Jetsons” for an idea of what the future of travel might look like.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Celebrities are arriving to the 2026 Met Gala with their take on this year's theme - Costume Art - where organisers asked attendees to experiment with the lavish and whimsical dress code.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I am so eager to see our newspaper used in a tactical, whimsical way — a reuse option that’s been there all along.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Hatsue had been taken from his life by history, because history was whimsical and immune to private yearnings.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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