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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
that snappy outfit really should impress your date
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
typically snappy weather for March
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!
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as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel
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Recent Examples of snappy
The typing feel is snappy but noticeably shallow, with minimal travel.
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PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
But nothing is more important than ensuring the host has a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Jeffrey Lo’s direction has its own sharpness, especially in a snappy first act that cleanly focuses its lens, assisted mightily by the glitzy projections design by the late David Lee Cuthbert and Tasi Alabastro’s projections content creation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
The turn radius of the ski is a short 13.5 meters, which is indicative of a ski that’s built for quick, snappy work.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
But nothing is more important than ensuring the host has a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Jeffrey Lo’s direction has its own sharpness, especially in a snappy first act that cleanly focuses its lens, assisted mightily by the glitzy projections design by the late David Lee Cuthbert and Tasi Alabastro’s projections content creation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
The turn radius of the ski is a short 13.5 meters, which is indicative of a ski that’s built for quick, snappy work.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappy
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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The film, directed by music video god Mark Romanek, is characteristically stylish — shot on a 35mm Kodak film stock that gives its sci-fi a naturalistic, dreamily vintage feel.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Social media makes us into irritable toddlers.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Strong winds also may have North Texans feeling more irritable, which scientists blame on there being too many positive ions in the air.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lopez has been seen out in New York a lot lately, and while the weather has been cold for spring, there’s still a lot going on for her, especially in the theatre world.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Defending the Intercontinental Championship on such a grand stage is a testament to his rapid ascent within the company.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The style is a challenge: should their comedy be smart and savvy or broad and easy-going?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Generative artificial intelligence will lead to a generation of humans that will use this tool to become 120% smarter than the generation before them—this is the singularity of hope.—
Sam Sammane,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the forecast calls for warm weather and a sprinkle, the lightweight fabric offers protection without compromising on a fashionable, sleek look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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LeBron James is making a fashionable entrance into the world of Barbie.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Everyone onboard the Cessna 310 aircraft were killed in the fiery crash in Boca Raton, while a fourth person on the ground — who was driving at the time — was left injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The implementation was blocked in federal court and has sparked a fiery legal back-and-forth as the administration continues to push for restarting the deportations.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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