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as in dynamic
having active strength of body or mind
a lifelong fitness fanatic, he remained energetic well into his 80s
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
trying to find the right music for an energetic aerobics routine
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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the salesperson gave us an energetic sales pitch, talking excitedly about the amazing features of this year's cars
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Recent Examples of energetic
Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The energetic 'snow flea' Snow fleas — or Hypogastruna nivicola of the order Collembola — are 4-10 millimeters long and have a 4-6 segment body with two anntenae and six legs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The best bottles feel energetic and elegant, with plenty going on beneath the surface.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With Luis gone, Haru sinks into a depression that spreads out over many months (energetic chapter intertitles tip us off early as to what’s coming).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The energetic 'snow flea' Snow fleas — or Hypogastruna nivicola of the order Collembola — are 4-10 millimeters long and have a 4-6 segment body with two anntenae and six legs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The best bottles feel energetic and elegant, with plenty going on beneath the surface.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With Luis gone, Haru sinks into a depression that spreads out over many months (energetic chapter intertitles tip us off early as to what’s coming).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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Emanuel and his partners were soon signing the most glittering names in show business, acquiring some of the most dynamic companies on the planet (IMG, UFC, WWE).—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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After choosing a makeup look from one of three makeup artists—Carolina Gonzalez, Allan Avendano, and Fiona Stiles—who have partnered with Swan, a dynamic overlay is adapted to your face shape to help with product application.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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But smart casting, witty writing, lively directing, and artful character development have also yielded the rare superhero riff that, as Kovak puts it, finds the human underneath.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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For 30 minutes, the producers mostly paint with a warm, lively palette, whisking fragments of IDM, ghettotech, and house into a hypnotic swirl.—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Gro-Low sumac performs best in full sun and tolerates partial shade, but will become less vigorous as the shade deepens.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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For many patients, vigorous physical activity isn’t realistic during treatment.—
Avi Patel,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spices are versatile and can add robust flavor to a dish, especially when coupled with other spices.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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China, on the other hand, sells robots like the Unitree G1 for $16,000 per unit, leveraging its robust manufacturing infrastructure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Three of the court’s 11 active judges would have granted rehearing, and one dissent is expected to be published at a later date.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their departure from active group work would leave a void that few current girl groups are positioned to fill, if any.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some of the city's narrow streets fell victim to the aggressive snow totals, leaving residents with little wiggle room to get around it.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The agency’s aggressive tactics this past year – especially when agents make their presence known in public areas in or near an employer, such as a parking lot – have had a chilling effect on businesses in areas where ICE has been operating.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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All of Russia is centered around Putin’s rule, and Putin is represented as the powerful male leader upon whose shoulders Russian greatness rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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And yet some of Rieder’s prior comments on Trump policy priorities, his lack of government experience and political donations to Trump critics could work against his candidacy for the powerful position.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, many of Cardi's impassioned exchanges with the Janfaza went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tang joined Adult Swim in 2012 and contributed to the development of numerous live‑action and animated originals including Joe Pera Talks with You, Royal Crackers, The Eric Andre Show, and the WGA Award-winning Three Busy Debras.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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