as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
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Recent Examples of spunky
Played by Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things, Michelle is neither likable nor believable as the spunky heroine the screenplay envisions.
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
With a spunky and spirited attitude, Abby approaches each performance with an infectious enthusiasm that elevates her role and inspires those around her.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The tailoring was fluid, the prints spunky, and the coats beautiful.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
However, Irene could use the company and her rapport with the spunky Mia warms up a film that’s cool by design.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
With a spunky and spirited attitude, Abby approaches each performance with an infectious enthusiasm that elevates her role and inspires those around her.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The tailoring was fluid, the prints spunky, and the coats beautiful.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
However, Irene could use the company and her rapport with the spunky Mia warms up a film that’s cool by design.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
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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
Adjective
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The Heat led by as many as 15 points in the first half and entered halftime with a 14-point advantage behind a spirited defensive effort.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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As with any kind of significant plans among any family, spirited debate and differing desires remain part of the process.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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With a balsamic glaze, a little parm, and peppery arugula, this meal is light and fresh while maintaining top-tier flavor.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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The result is a harmonious interplay of flavors, where hints of caramel and vanilla intertwine with peppery rye and a subtle malty backbone, all culminating in a smooth, 100-proof finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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