Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-spirited
Adjective
  • This series really is a joyful love letter to the fans.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
  • Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • And at this particular moment in time, there's a lot of spirited debate in the industry over how much of the process any one company should control.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 June 2025
  • A far cry from the spirited debates witnessed in some legislative bodies, the Parliament’s committee meetings are scripted affairs with a set order.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Many overnighters remember it for having the world’s longest porch at 660 feet, and others remember the bold, colorful and exuberant interiors.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
  • The novel’s protagonist is a cartoonist named Alison Bechdel who lives in Vermont with her exuberant partner, Holly.
    Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • Mint green and lavender read soothing, while fiery red and deep orange create a dramatic statement.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
  • In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Several creators have reintroduced their audiences to the aesthetic, either through spunky explainers or by paying creative homage to the style.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
  • Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • This vivacious placement evokes the desire for attention, recognition and excitement.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 June 2025
  • Akerman, dark-haired and vivacious, is from Colombia, born and brought up in Bogotá.
    Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Formula 1 Key Takeaways Formula 1 Is Luxury’s Most Sophisticated Customer Acquisition Platform While other sports offer visibility, F1 provides 800 million passionate consumers who are aligned with standards that truly make a luxury product.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spirited. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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