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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a peppy dance performance
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Recent Examples of peppy
The series welcomes us into its world every week with a peppy pinball alien girl, bobbing and weaving her way through the myriad challenges of everyday life, never failing to arrive at her intended destination.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Despite the grimness of the scene, the tone of the song is peppy and disorientingly pretty, with a shivery Dorian twist in its churning melody.
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
His usually peppy voice is hoarse.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Pictured here is an example of blue and white zellige tile that adds a peppy touch to this cooking area.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peppy
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Despite the grimness of the scene, the tone of the song is peppy and disorientingly pretty, with a shivery Dorian twist in its churning melody.
—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
His usually peppy voice is hoarse.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Pictured here is an example of blue and white zellige tile that adds a peppy touch to this cooking area.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peppy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Space hurricanes occur in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere near the magnetic poles, where streams of energetic particles interact with the atmosphere.
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Similarly, the lively Doyles Irish Pub serves classic pub fare such as wings, a Reuben sandwich, and fish and chips.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
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That dynamic helps explain why date nights remain a staple of practical relationship advice.
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Annecy, which was established as a bi-annual event in 1960 and shifted to a yearly event in 1998, hosts a main competition every year, with roughly 10 or so animated films of all types — from 2D to 3D to stop-motion — competing for the Cristal for Best Feature Film.
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The film features an original score by acclaimed composer Christophe Beck, whose iconic work on Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II has resonated with audiences around the world and helped define a generation of animated storytelling.
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The 10 tracks of Ton Up are at once his briskest and heaviest yet, miniaturizing his trademark loops of Dillafied psychedelia into speaker-rattling sample snippets that bombard uptempo house beats in dizzying volleys.
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And yes, back to where the story began, on a brisk night on a huge stage in downtown Detroit.
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An appearance by Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico sparked the investigation, given his active primary campaign.
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Be sure to stay active and exercise.
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To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.
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Woe unto those who fail to entertain, animate or amuse.
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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