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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
a high-spirited crowd loudly cheering the basketball team on
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as in spirited
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the band struck up a high-spirited march as the President's motorcade approached
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-spirited
Adjective
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In an emotional moment, his family celebrated the joyful occasion and were seen jumping and hugging one another.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025 -
The joyful reunion made everyone in the room smile, leaving no doubt that absence makes the heart grow fonder.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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There were spirited speeches on Thursday at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee hearing, where his ordinance passed unanimously.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
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Today, the Boykin spaniel is celebrated as South Carolina's official state dog—loved for its loyalty, intelligence, and spirited nature—as Clemmy's joyful antics clearly show.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also the massive spotlight Sanders has been in considering his father’s exuberant personality as a player and now a coach.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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After being picked, Golden made his way from the green room to the draft stage where Green Bay fans greeted him with exuberant cheers.—
Greg Bates,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Trippie Redd, one of the genre’s most prominent voices, took to social media on Monday (April 28) to issue a fiery response.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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She is replaced by Córdoba's bold, fiery Ana, an aspiring journalist unafraid to speak her mind and an accomplished student who has already been accepted to Columbia on a full ride — so what's holding her back?—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The other central characters fare better, especially Gotay’s moving Homer and Miller’s spunky scribe, but also McAlpine and Mark Kudisch as Floyd’s dad.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hummingbirds are a fan favorite of avid bird watchers due to their spunky personalities and impressive flying tricks (flying upside-down and backward!).—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Where other roles in the show — like the vivacious cabaret star Sally Bowles (played in this production by Tony nominee Eva Noblezada) — interact primarily with one another, the Emcee is most interested in speaking directly to the audience.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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The tour concludes in Cartagena, a vivacious and historically rich city that was once a major port during the transatlantic slave trade.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spirited. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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