1
as in dynamic
having active strength of body or mind
a lifelong fitness fanatic, he remained energetic well into his 80s
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
trying to find the right music for an energetic aerobics routine
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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the salesperson gave us an energetic sales pitch, talking excitedly about the amazing features of this year's cars
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Recent Examples of energetic
The 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' alum and Kohl's Mom shares tips for making it through the summer as unscathed as possible with two energetic elementary-school-age sons.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 June 2025
Massively parallel genetic perturbation suggests the energetic structure of an amyloid-β transition state.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Frank constructed his midfield trio at Brentford similarly to Postecoglou: one destructive defensive midfielder, an energetic box-to-box No 8 and an advanced playmaker.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The stadium has been home to UCF football since 2007 and has been nicknamed The Bounce House because of the energetic Knights fans.
—Kathy Laughlin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 June 2025
Massively parallel genetic perturbation suggests the energetic structure of an amyloid-β transition state.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Frank constructed his midfield trio at Brentford similarly to Postecoglou: one destructive defensive midfielder, an energetic box-to-box No 8 and an advanced playmaker.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The stadium has been home to UCF football since 2007 and has been nicknamed The Bounce House because of the energetic Knights fans.
—Kathy Laughlin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
Adjective
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Organizations that master this dynamic gain more than smoother project workflows.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Soon, such models may be able to account for the role played by environmental exposures and chance—offering a more dynamic, individualized map of risk.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The small but lively crowd of 14,312 at the Rose Bowl gasped in disbelief as Deossa and his teammates celebrated what instantly became a contender for the goal of the tournament — only to be possibly upstaged by his fellow midfielder Corona nine minutes later.—
Austin Green,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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For much of the day New Haven Green was filled with a Juneteenth Village and Marketplace, including loud and lively hip-hop acts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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That means doing your best to get in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise, along with two days of strength training, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
16 June 2025
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But that narrative hasn't stuck to Trump, who is known to ramble in public speeches but comes off as more vigorous to the public than Biden did.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The Desktop Specialist is a fast entry point; the Data Analyst certification builds on it with more robust tools for visual analytics.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The mobile app is far more robust for video than the desktop web browser version.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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The seven players on the active roster who were in the lineup at some point during the playoffs who had not won the Stanley Cup before Tuesday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is looking at an active summer.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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But even in Alberta, a province that has favored development, the legacy policies are still likely not aggressive enough to meet the moment.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The aggressive approach to deportations is giving Democrats a unifying message in opposition to Trump.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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New telescopes to search for life Astronomers are developing plans and technology for increasingly powerful space telescopes.—
Daniel Apai,
Space.com,
15 June 2025
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America’s lead over China in the race to build increasingly powerful artificial intelligence is far from assured, analysts said.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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The United Kingdom, for instance, offers a 25.5% tax rebate on 80% of a production’s expenditures in the UK, with higher rebates for animated and independent films.—
Ali Martin,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 June 2025
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For all his success in the animated realm, DeBlois has never directed a live-action film until now.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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