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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
an outgoing, vivacious girl who became a successful sales rep
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
the poem is a vivacious expression of his love for her
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Recent Examples of vivacious
But when a vivacious young female teacher arrives, and the townspeople begin imagining a romantic match, his life comes apart.
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Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Featuring the vivacious sounds of Ms. BUT-TAH, the Buttahluv Band and her cast of all-star performers.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
These sentiments are on brand for a company that has thrived due to the designer’s ability to inject a vivacious energy into the often gatekept and stuffy fashion industry.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 June 2025
Akerman, dark-haired and vivacious, is from Colombia, born and brought up in Bogotá.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 5 June 2025
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Philip Metres
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Featuring the vivacious sounds of Ms. BUT-TAH, the Buttahluv Band and her cast of all-star performers.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
These sentiments are on brand for a company that has thrived due to the designer’s ability to inject a vivacious energy into the often gatekept and stuffy fashion industry.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 June 2025
Akerman, dark-haired and vivacious, is from Colombia, born and brought up in Bogotá.
—Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacious
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the tradition of the divine feminine, the energetic space captivates with colors, abstract wall art and a goddess sculpture done by the dynamic sister artist duo’s mother.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a joyful and unexpected twist, Zimmerer even had the honor of being the flower girl.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The transformation from investment banker to mental health advocate wasn't exactly a joyful moment for Miller.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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While in La Latina, its winding medieval lanes overflow with lively tapas bars and local chatter.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Son Heung-min, the former Tottenham Hotspur star and captain of South Korea’s national team, made his home debut for the Los Angeles Football Club in front of an exuberant sellout crowd of 22,937, a record at BMO Stadium that included about 600 SDFC fans.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The enthusiastic Parrot tones down their energy when interacting with a less exuberant Owl.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inclusion highlights Taiwan’s growing reputation in short-form and animated cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What to See The journey begins in the northeastern city of Reims, the unofficial capital of Champagne, where Gothic grandeur and effervescent indulgence coexist.—
Jennifer Schwartz,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fresh, effervescent and lively with flavor.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking of the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers active 28-man roster features only three players who were also on their ‘23 postseason roster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Set in the early 1990s, this nostalgic coming-of-age C-drama follows a bubbly girl and a brooding boy who grow up together and try to navigate life and love across time and change.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese melts and the casserole is bubbly.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Vivacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacious. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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