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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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Audiences love watching the show’s staff pack the hallway and belt out a familiar tune with lyrics rewritten especially for the guest, sending them onto the soundstage in the most personal, joyful way possible.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026 -
If the past few seasons were dominated by quiet luxury, spring 2026 is about embracing joyful details.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The creative duo embark on a weekend excursion to sample the city’s spirited mix of regional history, world-class innovation, and natural splendor—discovering how much is in reach of this buzzy but unhurried Gulf nexus.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Dickinson was known to share strong opinions that veered negative and even mean-spirited on the judging panel.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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A couple of hours later, the hatches swung open and the seven space travelers hugged and exchanged exuberant high fives.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dancers are exuberant, with a unified, infectious vibe reminiscent of an early New York club scene.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The footage shows members of the divided House Targaryen going into battle, with plenty of fiery dragon action.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Where was my fiery disdain when ICE invaded (and is still invading) Portland, Chicago, and Los Angeles last year?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Foot traffic at restaurants, shops and mosques sharply declined, turning once-lively economic and social hubs into ghost towns, and threatening to cripple the livelihood of an entire community.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The lively City Hall gala was Boston’s third official celebration since the city formally recognized the day as a holiday in 2023, and attendees marked the occasion with a range of artistic showcases and performances.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While Robbie’s Cathy is spunky, stubborn, and independent, Elordi’s Heathcliff is brooding, desperate, and clingy.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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The movie, released in May 1999, saw Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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The jams quickly began to draw both a vivacious crowd of listeners and a core group of budding jazz musicians.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Callie is popular and vivacious, perpetually surrounded by admirers and various hangers-on (Audrey Grace Marshall’s Cara is hellbent on usurping Minnie’s place in Callie’s life, while her himbo-esque boyfriend Brad is given wonderful dimension through Beck Nolan’s sneaky-good performance).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rosa Martínez, Margarito’s sister, remembered him as someone who was always passionate about his work and an inspiration.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spirited. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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