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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Fresh ginger is optional but adds subtle warmth and brightness, especially nice in soups and simple rice dishes.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Dow has experienced various bull and bear markets, from the roaring 1920s to the Great Depression, the exuberance of the dot-com bubble in the 1990s to crash of the early 2000s, and the slides and rebounds of the financial crisis of 2008 and the Covid-19 pandemic in the early 2020s.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Away from the irrational exuberance, there are still sensible investments to be made.—
Mikael Johnsson,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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That indefatigable cheerfulness, even when describing scenes that sound brutal to almost anyone else, ran through the entire interview.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.—
Mack Swenson,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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In addition, Nick has built a bold and distinctive animation slate, including Secret Level, Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and two of Critical Role’s premium campaigns, Vox Machina and Mighty Nein.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Newly hired unscripted head Jenn Levy and animation head Melissa Wolfe will continue to lead those groups; Fetter, Levy and Wolfe will all report directly to Friedlander.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Guests can enjoy the well-being spa area spanning 10,800 square feet, featuring a 25-meter semi-Olympic pool, caldarium, indoor and outdoor vitality pool, relaxation zone, and fitness center.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a letter to the town council, chamber of commerce CEO Jennifer Lin wrote in favor entertainment zones to support economic vitality.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In practice, tax-the-rich schemes diminish economic vibrancy.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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The city’s online scorecards show perceptions of the cities’ cleanliness and downtown vibrancy are improving, but the city is more than 3,000 units short of demand to shelter homeless people and construction of affordable and market rate housing has also fallen short of goals.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In practice that means less competition and more enthusiasm.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2026
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That’s a solid start for the $40 million production, which is expected to stick around beyond its debut, thanks to great word-of-mouth and enthusiasm for original horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Peppiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppiness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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