perkier; perkiest
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He hasn't been his perky self lately.
She drove around in a perky little car.
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This acts as a bright, colorful, and perky garnish that really makes this Alfredo recipe feel restaurant-quality.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Lately, 17-year-old Chewie's health has been deteriorating, which Ripa has been heartbreakingly honest about on the morning show, but on Tuesday, the dog seemed her usual perky self, Ripa said.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
From the opening scene of the pilot, that perky, upbeat patina put on everything coming out of corporate is super sinister and really tied to real life.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
But tension quickly develops between Elizabeth and this perky new creation (Margaret Qualley), sparking a metaphysical battle that takes a toll on both of them.
—Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Lately, 17-year-old Chewie's health has been deteriorating, which Ripa has been heartbreakingly honest about on the morning show, but on Tuesday, the dog seemed her usual perky self, Ripa said.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
From the opening scene of the pilot, that perky, upbeat patina put on everything coming out of corporate is super sinister and really tied to real life.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
But tension quickly develops between Elizabeth and this perky new creation (Margaret Qualley), sparking a metaphysical battle that takes a toll on both of them.
—Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Perky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perky. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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