1
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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2
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 Synonyms for gingery
Adjective
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025 -
With energetic DJs and robata shows, this is definitely the place to be seen.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The fiery collision involved a tour bus and a Nissan SUV.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Her quirky sense of humor and passion for her career align with the zodiac sign Aries, whose fiery spirit can relate.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Book Club with the Rancho Santa Fe Librarians Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion at the Senior Center of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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With a balsamic glaze, a little parm, and peppery arugula, this meal is light and fresh while maintaining top-tier flavor.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rich Burgundian first aromas with black cherries and a peppery snap.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, the state’s schools have also made their behavioral threat assessment teams more robust in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Making this provision permanent provides the predictability employers need to build robust, long-term education benefits, and gives employees a meaningful path toward financial stability.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Portable training accounts, which follow workers across jobs, would provide continuity in a dynamic economy.—
Lynn Forester de Rothschild,
Time,
11 May 2025
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Really? Decades ago, at Albertus Magnus College, my class in modern poetry was taught by Sister Norma, a dynamic nun who had written her Ph.D. dissertation on William Butler Yeats.—
Patricia Schultheis,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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The rest of our stay here felt equal parts sentimental and sophisticated—pie-making sessions came with hard cider tastings; a spirited host recited dad jokes alongside chocolate and whiskey pairings; and movie nights in the barn were fueled by vintage candy and cocktails.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Amber, who sculpts portraitures and takes care of their sick mom; Delia, who manages an apple farm where Charlie hides out; Bebe, who’s a free spirited DJ; and Cece, who’s a comparative lit professor.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
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“Gingery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingery. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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