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Recent Examples of astir News reporters were astir and skipped this curtain scene. New York Times, 11 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astir
Adjective
  • This is a fail-proof choice when there’s no time for touchups during a busy evening event.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The legal service programs provide a help desk in busy immigration courtrooms including in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, basic legal information for individuals and families in detention facilities in 12 states and lawyers for minors, some of whom may be separated from their families.
    Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The tees’ durability and vibrant colors stand out, while the consistent teeing height of Martini’s popular step-up model is a key selling point.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Another code, the vibrant color palettes which feature greens, oranges, and reds that pop when worn also returned.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The German supermodel, one of the first Victoria’s Secret Girls, went beyond the fashion runway to secure a thriving reality TV career.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Once vital and thriving neighborhoods became feast-or-famine districts where the game day feast seldom provided much, if any, benefit to the immediate neighbors.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Jones' shelter bio describes him as a lively, affectionate Terrier mix who enjoys long walks, playing with tennis balls and frisbees, and cuddling up with his favorite humans.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Directed by Christopher Renshaw, the show features lively musical staging and choreography by Rickey Tripp.
    Jared Mccallister, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Astir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astir. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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