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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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.
—Ani Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Learning about the world around us provides the connective tissue for spirited interactions and growing deeper bonds with each other.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
Sixth-year Coach Sam Pittman and veteran players Fernando Carmona and Larry Worth III all said the early wake-up call for the 6:20 a.m. practice, which was held with temperatures starting in the high 60s under overcast skies, led to a spirited workout in light shoulder pads and shorts.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Friday afternoon’s follow-up saw the hosts win by a final score of 3-2, but the Braves mounted a spirited late comeback that fell just short.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.
—Ani Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Learning about the world around us provides the connective tissue for spirited interactions and growing deeper bonds with each other.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
Sixth-year Coach Sam Pittman and veteran players Fernando Carmona and Larry Worth III all said the early wake-up call for the 6:20 a.m. practice, which was held with temperatures starting in the high 60s under overcast skies, led to a spirited workout in light shoulder pads and shorts.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
Adjective
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fiery and destructive reentry created a fireball that streaked across the skies over Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prince William is a passionate soccer fan and patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most passionate, high-performing people work more than 60 hours a week.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The energetic period piece follows five young and wealthy American women in the 1870s, who travel to London searching for husbands.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carpenter was the epitome of poise, delivering an energetic and entertaining performance on stage while controlling the moment with a quick wit between songs.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Alongside Shatner as the eponymous police sergeant and war veteran, the series featured a younger cast of spunky recruits, played by Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed and James Darren.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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As one of several interactive experiences, guests will be able to spin a 3D prize wheel with Luigi, Lavazza’s animated robot, for a chance to win keepsake merch and coffee prizes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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An animated CoComelon film from Universal Pictures is in the works for release the same year.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even moderate activity, like a daily brisk walk, can improve digestion.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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This could be in the form of weightlifting, cycling, jogging, playing tennis or other heart-pumping sports, or even brisk walks and aquarobics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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“Spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirited. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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