as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the peppiness of the city's music scene in the last year has been encouraging
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Recent Examples of peppiness
Despite the heavy nature of the film, there’s an odd streak of peppiness to some of its proceedings.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppiness
Noun
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If preparing the tzatziki ahead, wait to add the fresh mint and dill until just before serving to preserve their brightness.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Delivering 550 nits of brightness and full 4K resolution at 60Hz, the espresso Pro is capable of displaying more than a billion colors.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Design features in the rooms The rooms offer a deliberate exhale after the exuberance of the communal spaces.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Polish actor Swiezewski proves a worthy antidote to Manenti’s stolidness, bringing charm and exuberance to their scenes together.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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In other words, there’s a lot to chew on while marveling at its color scheme, stop-motion animation and set design.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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According to Marvel, Winderbaum will oversee the creative direction of Marvel’s publishing portfolio, as well as Marvel’s global brand and franchise efforts, in addition to his current role overseeing television and animation.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Astrologically, the sun represents our identity, vitality and physical presence, while Uranus is the planet of rebellion, innovation and unexpected change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Acts like Nine Inch Noize’s sensational Coachella set prove the scene’s vitality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Red mulch tends to lose its vibrancy quickly and will make a yard feel less refined over time.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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The residential hub’s ownership group is betting the property can contribute to downtown San Jose’s vibrancy.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But even that enthusiasm seems to be waning.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Peppiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppiness. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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