whimsies

noun

variants also whimseys
Definition of whimsiesnext
plural of whimsy
as in notions
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent

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  1. notions
  2. whims
  3. vagaries
Noun
  • The most successful, or at least fascinating, of these movies tends to mess in one way or another with his seemingly carefree relationship to notions of authenticity or identity.
    Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The overall goal is to rid drinkers of any preconceived notions or pressure to experience wine in a certain way.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ours is the world of strongmen, where decisions increasingly turn on the whims of a vanishing few.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of whims
Noun
  • This leaves 90-95% of the other theatrical releases vulnerable to the vagaries of luck and chance and financial disappointment.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Balancing the many moving parts of retirement finances with the vagaries of the stock markets and inflation are why retirees may want to consider meeting with a financial planner before and after retirement.
    Brian J. O’Connor, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of vagaries
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