1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a peppy dance performance
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Recent Examples of peppy
These water signs are adaptable and eager team players, so help siblings dress up as a school of fish or as a peppy cheer squad that will bring everyone’s feelings up.
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Buoyant bánh tiêu sesame doughnuts are paired with ribbons of prosciutto and peppy giardiniera for a Southeast Asian take on gnocco fritto.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Her peppier stuff rock big beats with small hooks.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
The deep Atlantic tropical waves coming from Africa have been peppier this week, and July 24's long-range forecast models jumped from a generally quiet next 15 days to a much busier look for the first part of August.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Buoyant bánh tiêu sesame doughnuts are paired with ribbons of prosciutto and peppy giardiniera for a Southeast Asian take on gnocco fritto.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Her peppier stuff rock big beats with small hooks.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
The deep Atlantic tropical waves coming from Africa have been peppier this week, and July 24's long-range forecast models jumped from a generally quiet next 15 days to a much busier look for the first part of August.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
Adjective
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The Disney Channel series, which released new episodes Monday through Friday at the height of its popularity, would see its energetic teen stars perform a blend of musical performances and sketch comedy routines.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The question of how to manage Indiana's forests sparks some of the livelier and more contentious debates among local environmentalists.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Inside a converted warehouse (complete with an outdoor patio), the lively, family-friendly taproom serves creative small-batch brews, drawing a steady mix of locals and visitors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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The rapid advances of AI and the ceaseless scheming of cybercriminals and hackers make cyber startups one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors of the tech industry, Chahal says.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Usually, nothing happens, because that’s the beauty of us everywhere, there’s the same story, just the decorum changes and the dynamic changes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 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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Despite being a pretty great animated sitcom in its own right, Dispatch will need to quickly start leaning further into its immersive elements to justify its place (and price tag) among a crowded streaming landscape.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Then, on the other five days, add some spontaneous brisk walking.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Francella shape-shifts in the film from international film director to street dollar-seller to billionaire, the portraits interlacing into a brisk mosaic of contemporary Argentina.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But most deer versus vehicle crashes are the result of breeding season, when bucks are active and increasing their movement.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to the survey, active news consumers tended to be older, left-leaning viewers of cable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In his work, everything is animate, everything has a soul, everything has a story.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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In his account of an Essex owl evening, all senses seem to merge, and all distinction between animate and inanimate disappears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her style and approach are, as always, dogged, thorough, and relentlessly cheerful.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The clown as a fun family entertainer rebounded in the late 1940s, as American companies developed cheerful new mascots to absorb Cold War anxieties.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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