Example Sentences

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I appreciate a suggestion to infuse playfulness into moments of potential frustration, namely “transition moments.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

I also like the idea of creating a permanence in the playfulness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Even so, the art world also enjoys a little playfulness now and again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

In a wide-ranging interview in 2013 on South African television, they described his playfulness and lack of focus on academics.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

But, aside from the laughter and playfulness, there was something different, and I couldn’t quite pinpoint what that difference was.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer