Examples of whimsy in a Sentence
The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
a bit of decorative whimsy
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Daisies and sparkles add additional whimsy.
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
In winter, the wind tussled clumps often resemble a wild hairdo, which is a welcome dose of garden whimsy.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The adorable bear ears add an element of whimsy to the otherwise neutral accessories.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In lieu of a clear target or any meaningful point of view, Gormican fatally trains his attention on the madcap whimsy of making an independent movie with your friends — on the restorative joy of creating something for the love of the game and spending time with your favorite people.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
In winter, the wind tussled clumps often resemble a wild hairdo, which is a welcome dose of garden whimsy.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The adorable bear ears add an element of whimsy to the otherwise neutral accessories.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In lieu of a clear target or any meaningful point of view, Gormican fatally trains his attention on the madcap whimsy of making an independent movie with your friends — on the restorative joy of creating something for the love of the game and spending time with your favorite people.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whimsy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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