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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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For the young cubs, the experience marks a joyful milestone just months after their birth.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026 -
But the process of baking brought her back to something joyful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This season, Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, has captured hearts across the South with its blue-green tone that’s both familiar and comforting, striking a balance between calming and spirited.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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From Dallas-Fort Worth to Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in 2026 with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks and light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Maduro’s predecessor, the fiery Hugo Chávez, elected in 1998, expanded social services, including housing and education, thanks to the country’s oil bonanza, which generated revenues estimated at some $981 billion between 1999 and 2011 as crude prices soared.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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White cast-iron chairs are perfectly positioned on a terrace to catch Stromboli’s volcanic smoke-show, and occasional fiery belch, in the distance over a lazy cocktail.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chabada For a livelier scene, head to the main drag along Platja de l’Arenal to find Chabada.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ten weeks later, the short, spunky Canadian of Indian descent and mother of two walked into a conference room filled with owners of all 32 NFL teams — and did just that.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Henry remembers Heather's mom as spunky and funny.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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When ranking Providence as the 10th most underrated food city in America, Chowhound named the raw bar and restaurant Gift Horse as proof of the city's substantial, vivacious, and critically acclaimed food scene.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Moon is stepping into your vivacious sign, inviting you to lead with warmth by adjusting your approach as necessary and showing your heart without overexplaining.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spirited. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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