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Recent Examples of kinetic Hera adds a couple orders of magnitude in our understanding of how much energy DART expended in its kinetic impact and what that capability provides for planetary defense. Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Though White occasionally fell short tying together all the threads — a few songs ambled deep into the weeds and nearly suffocated from their complexity — his masterful guitar techniques and kinetic vocals made the detours worthwhile. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 The action scenes generate serious tension as well, and famed filmmaker Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) directs the pilot with a kinetic spark that carries throughout the series. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025 Slide and film projection, kinetic sculpture, strobe lights and music were all part of the show. J. Hoberman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kinetic
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Adjective
  • Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.
    Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Looney Tunes film, featuring Forte and John Cena opposite an animated Wile E. Coyote, became the most talked about movie in Hollywood in late 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros. intended to scrap the movie as part of a $115 million writedown.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Fox’s rollout includes return dates for animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as premieres for reality programs including MasterChef (returning for a 15th season dubbed Dynamic Duos) and unscripted newbie The Snake, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Other tea houses are finding themselves similarly busy, with reservations scooped up or lines out the door.
    Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Two of the five busiest airports in the European Union in 2023 were Madrid’s and Barcelona’s, according to EU data.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.
    Deb Amlen, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • This long-lasting hair color, enriched with macadamia nut oil, not only provides vibrant color but also nourishes your hair, keeping it moisturized and healthy-looking.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • In his new role, Jackson will oversee day-to-day operations of the foundation, advise on real-time policy and reform, expand active partnerships and the current network.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 May 2025
  • Last but not least, soft skills, better known as power skills, such as business communication, resilience and adaptability, already mentioned at the beginning of this article, and collaboration and active listening skills are indispensable.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Jack and Kate’s problems are more subtle and slow to emerge than the other pairs’; with brisk, half-hour episodes, this sometimes manifests in their tensions being spelled out rather than shown.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 1 May 2025
  • Challenge yourself to make the transitions as smooth as possible, picking up the pace toward the end of your walk to seamlessly progress into the run, then dialing it back over the last few seconds of your run to ease back into a brisk walk.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Such seemingly minor biographical details are what animate L’Enchanteur, which was born in 2012 after Soull and Dynasty merged their independent labels—Alkhemi9 and BRZÉ, respectively.
    Thessaly La Force, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Users do have creative freedom — freedom to learn to draw, animate, write, score, or direct their own projects.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Kinetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinetic. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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