as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a perky cheerleader
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Recent Examples of perky
You get used to it—and your boobs remain perky forever.
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Eileen Finan, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
At any rate, the X9 14 posted perfectly perky results, easily clearing the 5,000 points that indicate excellent productivity in PCMark 10 and hanging tough against the Core Ultra 7 chips.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
Flavors are balanced with perky red fruit, pumpernickel, red cherry tart and Friday afternoon easiness.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
There is the obvious — the outrageous content, including those perky breasts, present in nearly every picture.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Eileen Finan, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
At any rate, the X9 14 posted perfectly perky results, easily clearing the 5,000 points that indicate excellent productivity in PCMark 10 and hanging tough against the Core Ultra 7 chips.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
Flavors are balanced with perky red fruit, pumpernickel, red cherry tart and Friday afternoon easiness.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
There is the obvious — the outrageous content, including those perky breasts, present in nearly every picture.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perky
Adjective
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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The collection combines breathable, comfortable fabrics with a bold, energetic color palette—perfect for those constantly on the go.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Book Club with the Rancho Santa Fe Librarians Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion at the Senior Center of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Transfer portal Campbell hasn’t written much about the portal, and Texas Tech has been an active user in recent years.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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At the end of March, Chime had 8.6 million active members, up about 23% year over year.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Such seemingly minor biographical details are what animate L’Enchanteur, which was born in 2012 after Soull and Dynasty merged their independent labels—Alkhemi9 and BRZÉ, respectively.—
Thessaly La Force,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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Users do have creative freedom — freedom to learn to draw, animate, write, score, or direct their own projects.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
22 Nov. 2022
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But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
The New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2022
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“Perky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perky. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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