whim
noun
an odd or capricious notion or desire; a sudden or freakish fancy.
whims
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pluralof whim.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Naomi was accustomed to Lisa-Kaindé’s whims long before they became professional artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s just the latest sign that the launch of a whole ecosystem of ETFs has done little to buttress bitcoin against the whims of mercurial investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
A more Zen note was struck by a man named Peter, visiting from California, who does not like Trump but refused to let the president’s whims detract from his D.C. tour.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
Over the years, Cottray has picked up on the more genial whims of celebrity guests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Not with the old man and his single-minded whims.
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
