1
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
Upstairs, a rooftop terrace opens out over Fifth Street, with a small stage that regularly hosts live music, giving the space a more open, energetic feel.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
That doesn’t stop her from being an energetic girl who’s eager to learn.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
For example, what feels energetic in a living room can feel overstimulating in a space that's meant for rest.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
That doesn’t stop her from being an energetic girl who’s eager to learn.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
For example, what feels energetic in a living room can feel overstimulating in a space that's meant for rest.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every trip subjects frames, axles, and brake systems to dynamic forces and shifting loads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Calle Cerra brings together multiple food and drink concepts in one lively stretch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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From Erdem’s anniversary show to a slew of energetic debuts and a surprise appearance from His Majesty the King, this London Fashion Week (LFW) was particularly lively for a February edition.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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They can also be thinned to maintain strong, vigorous shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beans and peas planted as companion plants for peppers can give your plants a nutrient boost and promote more vigorous growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The four soloists — soprano Pretty Yende, mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, tenor SeokJong Baek and bass Nicholas Brownlee — were needfully robust and powerful.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The elevator, though fully operational, is comically small—tight even for guests with robust suitcases.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Avery was also an active volunteer with the Democratic Party, and president of what is now the Board of Animal Services Commissioners.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Right now, the skin-care industry is brimming with exciting, often mysterious, active ingredients—think exosomes, spicules, and PDRN.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The recent turmoil is testing some of the foundations that powered private credit’s rapid growth, including aggressive underwriting, highly leveraged middle-market borrowers and the promise of stable capital insulated from bank-style runs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Belt-Stubblefield did not take aggressive action and tried to walk away.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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But like the British wartime leader who also led his country’s fight against a bigger, more powerful enemy, Zelensky has made missteps along the way and his future looks increasingly uncertain as the war grinds on.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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What a trigger warning presumes is that readers are entitled to be protected before the fact from the possibility of powerful emotion, an odd entitlement at best and one that is seldom afforded to any being in the course of the rest of life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Once released, the two men made animated films for the British war effort (so much for being enemies, or aliens), and then, in 1944, Hoellering took charge of the Academy, a cinema on London’s Oxford Street.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 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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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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