whimsy

Example Sentences

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The boy who left Oxford all whimsy and loose, would become someone wondrous... the marvellous Dr. Seuss.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Where Paul was formulaic and structured, Prue brought the whimsy and “Let’s just see what happens” attitude, and the two together created the perfect pair, highlighting everything that the art of baking is about.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

The 1971 classic is reimagined at the Sphere-like venue with modern, CGI animation, emphasizing the whimsy and childlike wonder of the Gene Wilder picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

When embarking on technical descriptions, he often adds a touch of whimsy to jolly the reader along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

“Creatures of whimsy are not solely confined to the preserves. The blindness of mortals can be a blessing. Take care where you look.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull