How to Use whimsy in a Sentence

whimsy

noun
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  • The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
  • At first, the show comes on a little strong with the whimsy.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2022
  • For a touch of whimsy in your abode, head over to Gucci.com to shop the new collection.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 July 2022
  • His deft take on the news of the day, insight wrapped in whimsy and often in rhyme.
    — Jane Pauley, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Or, opt for the whimsy of the Harry Potter films and have a marathon throughout the day.
    — Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The piece also had red flowers and stripes going down the length of it, adding a touch of whimsy.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • All of our picks are under $25 and are sure to add a touch of charm and whimsy to your tabletop.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Her designs are warm and inviting with a sense of whimsy.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, each one comes with a colorful pom pom for a dash of whimsy.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Another tenet of the SFA shorts menu is to infuse the dinner with a touch of whimsy.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2022
  • But the finer points of the Slay obit were less a resume than a catalog of whimsy.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Here, a fish-like creature adds an element of whimsy that draws the eye.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Some of the drawings are pure whimsy, like the one of Lance slam-dunking over Garoppolo.
    — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2022
  • The actress wore a black and yellow couture gown that had just a touch of whimsy, thanks to the bright detailing down the front.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023
  • This wasn’t the first time Boss surprised people with anonymous acts of whimsy.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Of the three, only the youngest, Cuki (Euris Javiel), still has an air of childish whimsy about him.
    — Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 17 Nov. 2022
  • There’s something about a MacKenzie-Childs kettle that brings whimsy to the kitchen.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Wrap yourself in warmth and whimsy with this Long Sleeve Cardigan that is a staple for the season.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • For example, a serene shot of a bird in a bird bath got a dose of whimsy when Dawley added a surfboard and white caps.
    — Amanda Long, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Its adorable design adds a whimsy to your home while keeping them cozy.
    — Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The pink and teal colors add some whimsy to the design, and the plastic material is built to last.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Even the sense of whimsy at The Row and Rick Owens made playfulness seem like a larger social statement.
    — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The setup captures the whimsy of the five-story bookshop, which will open on Charles Street later this month.
    — Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022
  • A touch of whimsy, a splash of nostalgia, and a heavy helping of novelty are the hallmarks of a great road trip stop.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
  • On the Trolls carpet, Biel wore a silky black top tucked into a matching skirt, which added a pop of bling and whimsy with a sequined hem.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • This dainty tulip night light is such a unique decor item that will bring a little whimsy into the bedroom.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The quirky pumpkin patch design adds a touch of whimsy without being too cheugy!
    — Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Reviewers love the slender steel hairpin legs, which add a touch of whimsy and fun.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Sprinkled into all of that would be a bit of fashion whimsy—this is Vogue after all!
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 2 June 2022
  • This lip packs some major pop-star appeal, a pull of the youthful whimsy that infused the early-aughts.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024

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