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Recent Examples of brisk Outside, the actress styled a long navy coat for the brisk end-of-winter weather. Wwd Staff, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 And beyond the capacity for culinary pursuits, the wine scene here is growing at a brisk pace. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025 Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
Adjective
  • His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.
    Deb Amlen, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The school’s rapid closure comes as it was already eyed by the district for a long-term closure as part of an ongoing facilities master plan.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The organization urged community members to report immigration enforcement to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice’s rapid response hotline at (909) 361-4588.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Recognize that your work output is going to vary and each type (creative, busy, growth, and management) has its place and its value.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Two of the five busiest airports in the European Union in 2023 were Madrid’s and Barcelona’s, according to EU data.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.
    Shaheem Reid, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ivanka posted a video and pictures to her social media platforms on Monday following the celebration, during which Theo and Barkley had a quick game of catch while running around the area.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • After launching a quick break, Thuram played an intelligent backheel from the middle of the box into the path of Martinez, who finished with the outside of his boot, in what was a real contender for goal of the competition.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Looney Tunes film, featuring Forte and John Cena opposite an animated Wile E. Coyote, became the most talked about movie in Hollywood in late 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros. intended to scrap the movie as part of a $115 million writedown.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Fox’s rollout includes return dates for animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as premieres for reality programs including MasterChef (returning for a 15th season dubbed Dynamic Duos) and unscripted newbie The Snake, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Wesley Watson, 84, was killed in a three-car crash near a fast food restaurant in Concord, a little before 6 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2022.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • There are two drying modes on offer: fast and quiet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
  • As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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