whimsy

Example Sentences

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But rest assured that Styles’ heartwarming sense of wit and whimsy are fully in evidence.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Take in Laguna Beach via one of its free trolleys — and find a host of quirky surf shops, a bounty of galleries and a community dedicated to free-spirited whimsy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 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

As though, with gifts and whimsy, she might soften the blow of her news.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor