playfully

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But then, it’s hard not to smile at the playfully elegant Bosc pears, puckered mandarins and green-and-purple asparagus taper candles which range in price from $12 to $40.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

On stage, there is a camaraderie between the musicians, who interact playfully with their frontman, twirling him around the stage, or parting ways to let him noodle around on a vintage synthesiser.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Many other businesses have stock symbols that playfully evoke their corporate missions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

On X, Hyperliquid traders playfully end almost every post with the word “Hyperliquid,” regardless of the topic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He slapped her hand away, playfully, and then held on to it.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie