active

adjective

ˈak-tiv How to pronounce active (audio)
Definition of activenext
1
as in operating
being in effective operation the abandoned factory had not been active for years

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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything

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3
as in engaged
involved in often constant activity all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active

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Recent Examples of active Meanwhile, Jelly Roll is tied with Kane Brown for the longest active run of Country Airplay No. 1s. — Jim Asker, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025 The Algarve appeals to most prospective expats who enjoy a mild climate, abundant sunshine, beautiful coastlines, friendly communities, and active lifestyle. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Schmidt is also taking an active hand in operations. — Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025 Currently, there are 40 active tribes that participate in parades and events during Mardi Gras, Super Sundays and St. Joseph’s Day. — Martie Bowser, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for active
Recent Examples of Synonyms for active
  1. operating
  2. energetic
  3. engaged
  4. operational
  5. lively
  6. diligent
  7. operative
  8. animated
Adjective
  • Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
    — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Definition of operating
Adjective
  • He's been a warrior, always bouncing back to his energetic self.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Impressions of the week: This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • When these leaders improve, their teams become more engaged and productive.
    — Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Events like Wednesday’s — Berkshire played one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious courses in tournament conditions in front of a crowd of hundreds of engaged fans — help push Berkshire toward his goal.
    — Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of engaged
Adjective
  • This new list will recognize the leading venture capital firms headquartered in the U.S., based on their performance across key financial and operational metrics.
    — TIME Staff, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Keeping classes affordable while covering rent, instructors and operational costs?
    — Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of operational
Adjective
  • Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.
    — Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of diligent
Adjective
  • Grants are earmarked for medical and vital living expenses, including insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical treatment and operative procedures, housing, food, utilities and other basic necessities.
    — Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Above all, efficiency — that is the operative word that will help transform the federal government from a hulking, bloated bureaucracy into a nimble machine, like swapping a 1995 Compaq desktop PC for a 2025 MacBook Pro.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Definition of operative
Adjective
  • This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.
    — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of animated

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