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as in swaying
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as in jaunty
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Recent Examples of lilting
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Once again, a lawmaker this year wants to dethrone the bird known for its lilting sounds.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
There were no words to these volleys of sound and breath, just one part of this at times sweetly lilting, explosively virtuosic song cycle about goddesses from Finnish mythology.
—Oussama Zahr, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Midnight Anthem and Meadow Brothers Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
Two Connecticut folk/Americana acts, the trio Midnight Anthem and the duo The Meadows Brothers, join for a lilting local concert at The Kate in Old Saybrook.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Rowan worked with Ellis to add lyrics to the resonant, lilting instrumentation, meshing strikingly well with Rowan’s haunting voice.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
Once again, a lawmaker this year wants to dethrone the bird known for its lilting sounds.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
There were no words to these volleys of sound and breath, just one part of this at times sweetly lilting, explosively virtuosic song cycle about goddesses from Finnish mythology.
—Oussama Zahr, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Midnight Anthem and Meadow Brothers Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
Two Connecticut folk/Americana acts, the trio Midnight Anthem and the duo The Meadows Brothers, join for a lilting local concert at The Kate in Old Saybrook.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lilting
Adjective
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Tall or flat, solid or patterned, close-knit or wide-brimmed: Fall’s jauntiest accessory is also its most dazzlingly variable.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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By summer’s end, Luke won the award for most dedicated student. UCLA Sports DeShaun Foster pokes fun at himself as UCLA opens preseason camp with a jaunty vibe July 31, 2024 He’s already risen from humble football beginnings.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The young man who mixed and mastered it, Curtis Lindsey, is actually my [musical director] and has been with me for maybe 17 years.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since that sketch aired, Swift has returned to SNL on three occasions as a musical guest in 2017, 2019, and 2021.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her voluminous silhouettes take up space and demand to be noticed, as do her sprightly florals or upbeat silky pastels.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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For the track, Kendrick jumping jacks over a track that turns a Debbie Deb classic into a sprightly hyphy anthem.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Trillions of chirpy, red-eyed periodical cicadas emerged from underground in a rare double emergence event.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Dec. 2024
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In Happy-Go-Lucky, Sally Hawkins plays Poppy, the world’s most cheerful, generous elementary-school teacher, a chirpy songbird in human form.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If the fashion on the sidelines wasn't enough to hype up attendees, a lively dance performance to kick off the runway show did the trick.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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That judgment works for me, but of course in their lively custom NR readers should feel free to improve my understanding of the matter in the comments section.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This acts as a bright, colorful, and perky garnish that really makes this Alfredo recipe feel restaurant-quality.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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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
Verb
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The tight coverage, paired with a humming pass rush, bothered Love, who had entered the game on a hot streak.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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But innovation has been humming along and the new year is likely to bring a fresh round of drug approvals and launches that could push stocks higher, analysts say.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Your celestial ruler is sitting directly across from you in Aries, but this doesn’t make its vivacious presence any less enticing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In the morning, at the conclusion of light group aerobics, the vivacious American woman approached me.—
Caity Weaver,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Lilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lilting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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