as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
oozing charm, the jaunty dance instructor literally swept the women off their feet
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Recent Examples of jaunty
Its unnervingly jaunty melody pushes against devastating lyrics, and Simone kept updating its verses as new American horrors demanded acknowledgment.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Glue the point of the hat to the side to give it a jaunty look.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Rental Family’s soft, breezy tone — complete with a gently jaunty score that never seems to stop — keeps things moving along, but its polished ease can leave questions in its wake.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
The first areas to get Brudnizki’s Midas touch were the pool—now with jaunty red-orange umbrellas—the casual Splendido Grill adjacent to the pool, and the Baronessa Suite, which were redesigned in 2023.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Glue the point of the hat to the side to give it a jaunty look.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Rental Family’s soft, breezy tone — complete with a gently jaunty score that never seems to stop — keeps things moving along, but its polished ease can leave questions in its wake.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
The first areas to get Brudnizki’s Midas touch were the pool—now with jaunty red-orange umbrellas—the casual Splendido Grill adjacent to the pool, and the Baronessa Suite, which were redesigned in 2023.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunty
Adjective
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Family discussions will be lively.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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By night, Ora’s lemon-yellow booths and terrazzo-crazy paving become a lively setting for Greco-Italian chef Ettore Botrini’s accessible but accomplished menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Google suggests using the AI tools in Vids to create animated party flyers, business sizzle reels, or a video greeting card.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The popularity of the cards led to the creation of a toy line, which then spurred animated TV specials and, eventually, a TV series.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Outside of work, Porter loves to spend time with his wife and very energetic 2 year old son.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Smith was bubbly and energetic, loved by her family and friends at Highland Park Academy, Maddox said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If nothing else, the pace will be brisk.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 40 minutes against Gotham FC on a sunny but brisk Saturday afternoon at CPKC Stadium, Chawinga — the two-time reigning MVP of the National Women’s Soccer League — saw just 10 touches.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Contending visions of the attorney general’s job Bondi’s tenure illustrates the conflicting visions of what an attorney general should do that animate today’s American politics.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Raleigh's homer was the only hit allowed by deGrom over five innings in his 250th career start, ranking 18th among active pitchers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boise State will continue to be active in the transfer portal, having to retool after losing all five starters, three of whom entered the portal themselves.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
22 Nov. 2022
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But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
The New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2022
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“Jaunty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaunty. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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