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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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Dad was proof that life didn’t end—indeed, could become more joyful—after sobriety.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025 -
The Bangladeshi pre-wedding party was filled with joyful music and dancing, plus purifying turmeric blessings.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Golden beer, warm waffles, and spirited festivals mark the rhythm of Belgian life—sweet, savory, and steeped in tradition.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From $465 per night. Perks: Affordable, unique design, vintage build For those who love a spirited stay, this cabin was built in 1940’s and is decorated with all the bohemian inclinations of California desert people.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His exuberant new novel, The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, packs the punch of his short stories, dramatizing a real-life unsolved murder, both a homage to Hollywood noir and a meditation on how and why our deepest connections can betray us.—
Book Marks
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Match their energy level If someone’s profile hints that they’re reserved, don’t go overboard with exclamation points and an exuberant first message.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fiery and destructive reentry created a fireball that streaked across the skies over Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Alongside Shatner as the eponymous police sergeant and war veteran, the series featured a younger cast of spunky recruits, played by Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed and James Darren.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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And Hanley sounded perhaps better than ever, with warm yet youthful vocals and a spunky yet welcoming attitude that only the most charismatic rock stars could pull off.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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But when a vivacious young female teacher arrives, and the townspeople begin imagining a romantic match, his life comes apart.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Combine all this with its vivacious powerplant, and I was taken aback by how effortless and daily-ready this monster was to drive.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Prince William is a passionate soccer fan and patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most passionate, high-performing people work more than 60 hours a week.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spirited. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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