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as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the town meeting featured a spirited debate about the proposed ban on skateboarding in the plaza downtown
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a team known for its spirited and in-your-face basketball
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Recent Examples of spirited
Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Enjoying Jazz In its 21st year, the spirited Cape Cod Jazz Festival offers visitors (hotel guests and the public) the chance to enjoy live music and try great food and drinks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
There was a spirited late rally which came to nothing.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
As Zora, Johansson is at least high-energy, yet her spirited line deliveries don’t make up for her character’s almost distressing ignorance of the dangers around her.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
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The accessories in this collection lived somewhere on the spectrum between sophisticated and spirited — inspired by a morning on the beach after staying up all night at a party.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Enjoying Jazz In its 21st year, the spirited Cape Cod Jazz Festival offers visitors (hotel guests and the public) the chance to enjoy live music and try great food and drinks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
There was a spirited late rally which came to nothing.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
As Zora, Johansson is at least high-energy, yet her spirited line deliveries don’t make up for her character’s almost distressing ignorance of the dangers around her.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
Adjective
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One fiery comment that’s floating around is that this could turn out to be another semblance of the infamous Sputnik crisis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Chicago Police Department brass accused Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration of deliberately slowing down paychecks for dozens of employees this summer in a fiery email that warned the city was jeopardizing its compliance with the federal consent decree.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Yanga features the vibrant colors, lively rhythms, melodic tunes, and bold concepts of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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His parents and siblings served in the military, but Bradley, who wouldn't qualify to serve because of severe vision impairment in his right eye, was passionate about helping his community in a different way.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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LeBron James is one of the latest to join the long list of stars from other sports who are passionate about golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And Hanley sounded perhaps better than ever, with warm yet youthful vocals and a spunky yet welcoming attitude that only the most charismatic rock stars could pull off.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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But as the spunky pixie holding the story’s reins, Bobo commands our attention.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin’s Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The two animated companions are available to anyone, including Grok users without a paid subscription, but users must opt in through the app’s settings to get access.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirited. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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