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whimsy

[hwim-zee, wim-] / ˈʰwɪm zi, ˈwɪm- /
NOUN
quaint or fanciful quality or humor
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NOUN
odd or fanciful notion
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“There’s a whimsy to it, but I think there’s also something that can be brought into a more contemporary environment,” Coleman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Living together in the group house, Dario, Daniela and Karnofsky had shared both a commitment to AI safety and a sense of whimsy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The boy who left Oxford all whimsy and loose, would become someone wondrous... the marvellous Dr. Seuss.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Where Paul was formulaic and structured, Prue brought the whimsy and “Let’s just see what happens” attitude, and the two together created the perfect pair, highlighting everything that the art of baking is about.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

As though, with gifts and whimsy, she might soften the blow of her news.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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