pluckier; pluckiest
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Steven Conrad’s particular brand of absurdity and plucky dark humor has been hit-or-miss for me, even as it has been boosted by the strength of Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
But where these artists possess a commanding confidence, Moales often sounds plucky, as if thrust forward to sing with her eyes shut tight at the world’s most eclectic karaoke night.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Similarly, Devon isn't a retread of other plucky Jedi leads.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The plucky kid who seemingly had a fast-track job and a beyond-dreams wife is now desperately snorting it all away.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
But where these artists possess a commanding confidence, Moales often sounds plucky, as if thrust forward to sing with her eyes shut tight at the world’s most eclectic karaoke night.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Similarly, Devon isn't a retread of other plucky Jedi leads.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The plucky kid who seemingly had a fast-track job and a beyond-dreams wife is now desperately snorting it all away.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plucky
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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plucky. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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