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Recent Examples of chirpy
Trillions of chirpy, red-eyed periodical cicadas emerged from underground in a rare double emergence event.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
The relentlessly chirpy boosters have erected a billboard in Times Square, urging flush financiers to abandon the Apple for the Orange.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
In this romantic wish list of components for the perfect pub, Orwell’s fantasy boozer is frequented by regulars who sit in the same chair night after night, employs chirpy, liver-sausage-sandwich-slinging barmaids, and serves its ale in strawberry-pink china mugs.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
This chirpy way of pushing through is signature Bloom.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
The relentlessly chirpy boosters have erected a billboard in Times Square, urging flush financiers to abandon the Apple for the Orange.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
In this romantic wish list of components for the perfect pub, Orwell’s fantasy boozer is frequented by regulars who sit in the same chair night after night, employs chirpy, liver-sausage-sandwich-slinging barmaids, and serves its ale in strawberry-pink china mugs.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
This chirpy way of pushing through is signature Bloom.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirpy
Adjective
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Copper prices should not be so perky at a time when the world’s economy is hardly surging, The Economist cautions.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Her perky protagonist notably navigated a romantic relationship with vampire Bill Compton and explored the roots of her own fairy ancestry.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The vivacious crowd welcomed a brief intermission before Williams and Antonoff took the stage for their conversation.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cinematic and vivacious, a red dress is a bold statement of confidence.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pick from an assortment of delicious recipes doled out by a roster of sprightly locals, from apple strudel to Sacher-style chocolate gâteaux.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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An asteroid the size of a skyscraper is approaching Earth at a sprightly 24,136 miles per hour—and will be at its closest to us in two days' time.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jim interviewed Niccol last week and came away optimistic about the company's trajectory in 2026.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After a blast of discordantly jaunty music, the film opens with Sandy’s voice dictating a letter to his estranged brother Donal (Cumming), encouraging him to return to his homeland.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are thick gold curtains, a plush white sofa, a potted palm and ivy (both fake), and a pair of wicker chairs, topped with jaunty illustrations of fictional lovers Jack and Rose.—
Laura Bannister,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the evening, the rooftop Art Bar came alive with DJs, creative cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere that catered to generations both young and old.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Both the jitterbug and Lindy Hop (which is often referred to as the granddaddy of the swing era dances) are lively, energetic swing dances that involve quick spins, sharp footwork and pure joy between a pair to a booming live band playing.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The album is a triumphant release that balances anger and grief and, at times, surprising joy, with Estrada’s bright, lilting soprano piercing through the veil of her pain.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The lilting acoustic ballad previews HAIM’s upcoming deluxe version of its I Quit album, with three new tracks, out next Friday (Oct. 17).—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Despite being a pretty great animated sitcom in its own right, Dispatch will need to quickly start leaning further into its immersive elements to justify its place (and price tag) among a crowded streaming landscape.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Veneziale’s dad is often responsible for picking up items further afield, such as an animated phantom that had been listed on Facebook Marketplace.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Chirpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirpy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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