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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a gingery old lobsterman who goes out every day regardless of the weather
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as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
I got a gingery rebuke when I asked the spry old woman if she needed any help crossing the street
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Recent Examples of gingery
The pistachio halwa kesari impressed with its melty, gingery cake embellished with tart stone fruits.
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Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2023
Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingery
Adjective
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Platini had star quality, but Infantino was an energetic administrator with a noticeable gift for languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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We were joined by İsmet Öztanık, the energetic third-generation hotelier behind the Avantgarde Refined brand, which also includes a sister Bodrum property alongside the family’s larger Avantgarde Collection portfolio.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Output and downtime tug hard as the intuitive Moon activates your 6th House of Work and Health, opposing fiery Mars in your 12th House of Solitude.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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These fiery thighs are easy to make.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink The lobby lounge always seems to have a coffee and cocktail menu at hand, and that’s why the area stays lively from morning to night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The palate balances sweetness and spice, showcasing flavors of toffee, caramel, and a touch of sweet, cooked cereal, followed by cinnamon, clove, and a peppery mid-palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The peppery flavor of this fast-growing green actually benefits from the shade, keeping it from getting too spicy.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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The modest growth was partly driven by robust investment in data center machinery and equipment, the statistics bureau said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Before the Seventies, New York’s social safety net was relatively robust.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Alternatively, if exercising within four hours of bedtime, opt for short-duration, light-to-moderate-intensity exercises, such as brisk walking, or slow jogging for 30 minutes.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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Given the brisk start then, is there still hope that the best is yet to come?—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Ideally, a midfielder with a dynamic movement profile, slash dribbler or ball-winner.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Dawson has coached many dynamic receivers who have played in the NFL.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The remarks amounted to a spirited defense of Fed independence, coming just weeks after Powell stepped down from his role as head of the central bank.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The Thunder, meanwhile, couldn’t repeat despite a spirited attempt, winning 64 games in the regular season and sweeping the first two rounds of the playoffs.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gingery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingery. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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