as in playfully
in a quick and spirited manner
now then, step lively there
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the lively puppy was racing around the dining room floor chasing after people's shoelaces
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as in vibrant
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the party was a lively affair that lasted into the small hours of the morning
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Recent Examples of lively
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
His arm is really quick, and the fastball is lively, while his off-speed stuff wasn’t as sharp in this outing.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The pink Tulip and lively green Fern colorways are as optimistic as the flora popping up in gardens.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
His arm is really quick, and the fastball is lively, while his off-speed stuff wasn’t as sharp in this outing.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lively
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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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
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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
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Recognize that your work output is going to vary and each type (creative, busy, growth, and management) has its place and its value.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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Charcuterie and cheese, potatoes and onions, meat and offal: These are the ingredients that animate Harris’s chalkboard menu, all old friends, treated with a grandmotherly mix of tenderness and brawn.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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No materials from the first season’s version of Jackson, which was built in Canmore, Alberta, were retained when production moved to British Columbia for season two, so Macauley and his team had to construct a thriving Jackson from scratch before production started in February 2024.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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“Lively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lively. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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