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playful

[play-fuhl] / ˈpleɪ fəl /


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A tribute issued by his family called him a "happy, cheeky, playful" boy who loved to laugh.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Sansone also opened up about the vision behind their celebration, explaining that she wanted to strike a balance between classic elegance and more playful touches.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Toreno Winn, stylist, photographer and creative director, is drawn to the experimental qualities of CDG, Junya Watanabe and Sacai, with playful proportions and unexpected silhouettes defining his collection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

And in the heart of the capital, near the British Museum, a pub has hung up an eight-metre embroidered "Beer Tapestry" recounting the history of brewing in a playful tribute to the more violent original.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Mrs. Tilbury swats a playful hand at him and shuttles back to the kitchen.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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