as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
the sort of innocuous capriccio intended to liven up a stuffy dinner party
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Recent Examples of capriccio
Ok so these capriccio bubblies taste like a fruit punch four loko.
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Zoe Szathmary, Fox News, 17 May 2018
The latter’s peculiar, angular graphite works appear lightweight next to Ms. Bontecou’s intense capriccios.
—Jason Farago and Martha Schwendener, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2017
Zoe Szathmary, Fox News, 17 May 2018
The latter’s peculiar, angular graphite works appear lightweight next to Ms. Bontecou’s intense capriccios.
—Jason Farago and Martha Schwendener, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capriccio
Noun
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While a looming hurricane spells doom for a sleepy Florida town, citizens carry on: two friends pull pranks and ponder life; another pair captures terrifying footage of the storm; a young woman harbors a deep crush.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tom Green, a Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, is returning to the spotlight with a flurry of new projects for Amazon Prime Video.—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People come here for the fresh twists on classic Italian and pan-Mediterranean dishes—think veal tartare with bone marrow, tuna sauce and capers, or moreish culurgiones (also known as Sardinian ravioli) with pecorino, potato, mint and truffle—and stay for the creative cocktails and superb service.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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TVLine has learned that Season 3 of the caper drama (which previously streamed on Freevee) will premiere Thursday, April 17, with the first three episodes of 10, followed by weekly drops.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Guests using Universal Play will also be able to earn points for their Hogwarts house and tackle exclusive adventures with the new wands.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Capriccio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capriccio. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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