1
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene
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Recent Examples of kinetic
He's created kinetic public art works for cities all over Colorado and even towns in Florida, China, and beyond.
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Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Lear deBessonet’s kinetic revival conjures the churn of the times and their emotional reality.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
However, kinetic resources alone cannot mitigate migration, curb extremism, or stabilize deadly conflicts.
—Patrick Quirk, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But many times, the solution to creaky knees lies further up the kinetic chain.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
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Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Lear deBessonet’s kinetic revival conjures the churn of the times and their emotional reality.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
However, kinetic resources alone cannot mitigate migration, curb extremism, or stabilize deadly conflicts.
—Patrick Quirk, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But many times, the solution to creaky knees lies further up the kinetic chain.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinetic
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Raja’s energetic narration is relentlessly funny, even (or especially) when it’s turned to dark or disturbing events from his past.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Isaacman has also garnered broad support within the commercial space industry, where he’s perceived as an energetic outsider ready to usher NASA into a new era.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Four years, later, Guillory opened a second store in New Orleans’ Central Business District, a streetcar ride away from fashionable Magazine Street and the buzzing French Quarter.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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With historical sights like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace brushing up against buzzing bars and lively cafes, Ottoman-era mosques a short walk from contemporary art museums, and traditional carpet shops around the corner from trendy boutiques, Istanbul is a place where old and new coexist.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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But, because animated films can take a long time to complete, the movie isn’t expected to release until 2029.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Awards were given out across 33 categories, with winners in the narrative, documentary, and animated shorts categories achieving Oscar eligibility.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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My appetite for more Lee is low, but Harjo’s Tulsa — cynical and lively at the same time — simmers with more to say.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Here, vibrant colors combine to complete a mosaic of flowers and trees that extends far into the distance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The silky maxidress was wholly evocative of the holiday season, with a vibrant color that referenced popular shades of green and red often associated with the Christmas holiday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Highly active world Enceladus is a highly active world, with a global, salty sub-surface ocean, believed to be the source of its heat.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The company’s brisk activity shows no signs of slowing.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trick-or-treaters can expect brisk but dry weather.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Kinetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinetic. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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