ASTIR Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

astir

adjective

ə-ˈstər

Definition of astir

as in buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers

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Adjective

Still, a supportive connection between the moon, Neptune and Pluto retrograde adds a deeper undercurrent to all the buzzing and socializing.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Tucked away in a private backyard in Ashford, one of the state’s few apitherapy huts allows people to breathe in air from thousands of buzzing bees.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of buzzing

Adjective

Alex Steen’s first summer in the big chair was busy, but everything mostly made sense.

— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Amenities and experiences Harmon Guest House smartly devotes most of its real estate to guest rooms, allowing for maximum comfort in a busy area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of busy

Adjective

The city felt vibrant and full of possibility, especially as Russia seemed firmly on its way to a democratic future.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Instead of the usual vibrant red, this year’s carpet is peacock blue in honor of the 100th anniversary of NBC, which is broadcasting the ceremony.

— Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of vibrant

Adjective

But this wasn’t nearly enough for Joy Division’s rabid fanbase, and there’s been a thriving black market for bootleg concert recordings for decades, even though the sound quality of most of the tapes varies from half-decent to borderline inaudible.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
The shocking ruins of what was once a thriving population center attest to a brutal military campaign to liberate the ancient city from IS.

— Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

Broad, a lively character on the field during his playing days, then starts talking about personas.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Vendors and growers carry in their selections from different parts of the city and greater New England, making the lively market feel like a center for the region’s resurgence of artisan crafts and family farming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of lively

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