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playful

[pley-fuhl] / ˈpleɪ fəl /


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Those who grew up during the Golden Age of Disney Channel like myself have been well aware of Naomi Scott’s vocal prowess — bold yet playful and honey-sweet.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The maturity it takes to confront big interpersonal problems is rare - but it's also a hallmark of Le Sserafim's take on K-pop, which mixes serious self-awareness with playful absurdity.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Despite her global-movie-star status, there’s still that fantastically playful, wildly-enthusiastic-at-all-times little girl inside of her,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Indeed, he’s a flesh-and-blood character like any other in this playful drama, set in Cranberry, a forgotten frozen suburb of Rochester, N.Y.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

His baby teeth, which usually gave him an impish, playful appearance, now made him seem unpredictable, volatile.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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