playfulness
Example Sentences
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I appreciate a suggestion to infuse playfulness into moments of potential frustration, namely “transition moments.”
From Slate • May 10, 2026
And that surprised me given JetBlue’s underdog status and general playfulness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
In a wide-ranging interview in 2013 on South African television, they described his playfulness and lack of focus on academics.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
All the while, the company emphasized playfulness at the core of creation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Elizabeth’s spirits soon rising to playfulness again, she wanted Mr. Darcy to account for his having ever fallen in love with her.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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