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Recent Examples of giggly
The children are giggly and boisterous, their voices ricocheting off the walls around us.
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Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggly
Adjective
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Former keepers who visited on May 13 said the 2-year-old has bonded with surrogate mother Fredrika and developed a playful, mischievous personality.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Travis came up with the playful name, which was inspired by the city's cold winters.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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From courtside catchphrases to his podcast and decades on Bulls broadcasts, King became a unifying, exuberant voice for generations of Chicago basketball fans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Those scenes' lighthearted whimsy, featuring late-night hijinks with classmates pranking grumpy instructors, pays off in the story's earliest tragedies.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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And as whimsical and lighthearted Banana Ball can be, someone still has to lose by the ninth inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Chick lit was flippant and fizzy and fun, above all, as effervescent and guiltless as a vodka soda.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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During his Monday night Daily Show episode, the political comic blasted the POTUS’ flippant attitude toward his largely unfavorable military decisions in the SWANA region.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pair it with a tee and sandals for everyday looks, then wear it with heels and a fluttery top for dressier events.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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For Jean Claude Érable and his bride Solange Hahati, celebrating their wedding on Saturday in such conditions meant having some family members and friends absent on one of their happiest days.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the decisions, of course.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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