1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a peppy dance performance
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Recent Examples of peppy
Built around these sentiments, this peppy banger from DJ BoBo is total Eurovision-grade cheese.
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Nick Allen, Vulture, 13 May 2025
The jury found this affectionate film a breath of fresh air, delivering a peppy subtext of adventure, unity, joy for the Yugo’s fans and their families.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
With peppy opening notes spliced with mandarin orange, Coco Mademoiselle has a heart of jasmine and rose and a creamy, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver, and white musk.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
The rest of the suite featured peppy tropical decor of teal accent walls, lime curtains, and gold palm frond art prints, and the bedroom was outfitted with a queen-size bed and standalone closet for storage.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Nick Allen, Vulture, 13 May 2025
The jury found this affectionate film a breath of fresh air, delivering a peppy subtext of adventure, unity, joy for the Yugo’s fans and their families.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
With peppy opening notes spliced with mandarin orange, Coco Mademoiselle has a heart of jasmine and rose and a creamy, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver, and white musk.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
The rest of the suite featured peppy tropical decor of teal accent walls, lime curtains, and gold palm frond art prints, and the bedroom was outfitted with a queen-size bed and standalone closet for storage.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
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Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Greer, a part of a energetic, muscular fourth line, signed as a free agent on July 1, 2024. READ MORE: Why the Panthers made sure first-time Cup winners got to celebrate first 12: Jonah Gadjovich, LW/RW.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 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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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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More than a global trade show, JCK is also a dynamic seminar site programmed with JCK Talks educational panel discussions and presentations delivered by experts from various jewelry industry realms-- and countries.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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But The Times reported that Depp became more animated when talking about his public battles with his ex-wife Amber Heard, which involved two messy, salacious court fights that focused on her physical abuse allegations and his excessive drinking.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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And yet, no animated film has had quite the staying power as Spirited Away, which seems likely to make the overall list’s top ten and featured on the lists of Bryce Dallas Howard, Molly Ringwald, and John Turturro.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Amid the escalating active conflict between Israel and Iran, the latter has delivered yet another directive to its residents, this time involving the popular messaging platform WhatsApp.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Demings said citizens have to be active in the processes to make the community safer.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The objects appear startlingly animate, as if bodies and ethnographic specimens are hanging on display.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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That sort of homey detail and Karl’s cheerful disposition belie the ghastly stories that her memory holds, the ones her guest has come to hear — and capture on film.—
Christine DiMattei,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Hollis: Hollis is a cheerful name with a fun energy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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