whimsy
noun
, ˈwim-\
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Synonyms for whimsy
Synonyms
bee, caprice, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, maggot, megrim, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whim
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The scenic views get some bonus whimsy in October, thanks to the addition of multiple scarecrows created by local Scout troops. — Web Behrens, chicagotribune.com, "Labor Day is over, time to start planning for fall. Here’s a list of awesome family activities around Chicago.," 4 Sep. 2019 Experience the whimsy of artist Nick Cave at the Cyclorama in the South End (bcaonline.org), where an installation of giant, exuberant balloons is open free to the public through the holiday weekend. — Tanya Edwards, BostonGlobe.com, "Last-minute Labor Day ideas for the whole family," 29 Aug. 2019 Fitting the whimsy and colorful aesthetic of the record, each piece costs less than $100 and was made sustainably. — NBC News, "Taylor Swift debuts 'Lover' video, sings 'Archer' during YouTube livestream," 23 Aug. 2019 Photographs have the power to evoke wonder and whimsy in those who view them. — Kristen Mcnicholas, National Geographic, "Your best photos of the week, August 2, 2019," 2 Aug. 2019 Decades ago, being stuck in gridlock on Interstate 80 near the Bay Bridge carried a touch of whimsy, thanks to art created from driftwood along the Emeryville mudlfats. — Bill Van Niekerken, SFChronicle.com, "Remembering Emeryville’s mudflat art — and why the mud won out," 28 Aug. 2019 Vibrant patterns, bold hues, and an unapologetic sense of whimsy drive his successful business. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "Jonathan Adler Just Released a Vibrant Fabric Collection with The Shade Store," 9 Aug. 2019 The dining room design also displays a sense of whimsy. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "Maverick Whiskey Distillery transformed a historic downtown bank," 30 July 2019 The whimsy continues with two cutouts that flank the triple-arched front windows; the one on the right serves as the entrance to the front porch and doorway, the one on the left leads nowhere, only echoing its twin. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "Historic Tobin Hill home renovation paired wheelchair accessibility with preservation," 6 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'whimsy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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