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
Lucy initially tries to bargain with the Khans in her regular tone of peppy optimism, which is thrown back in her face when the Khans’ leader threatens to eat Dogmeat.
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Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Opt for &Daughter’s festive Fair Isle or Guest in Residence’s paisley style; Johnston’s of Elgin’s peppy argyle take would also provide a welcome pop of color against neutrals.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The reading experience is peppy.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Instead, the record reads more like an attempt at appearing nonchalant towards the negative noise, while simultaneously only focusing on it, sandwiched between a few peppy love songs.
—Bianca Davino, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Opt for &Daughter’s festive Fair Isle or Guest in Residence’s paisley style; Johnston’s of Elgin’s peppy argyle take would also provide a welcome pop of color against neutrals.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The reading experience is peppy.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Instead, the record reads more like an attempt at appearing nonchalant towards the negative noise, while simultaneously only focusing on it, sandwiched between a few peppy love songs.
—Bianca Davino, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peppy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
Adjective
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The neighborhood/area Patio Elba sits in Santurce, one of San Juan’s most energetic and culturally layered neighborhoods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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From Erdem’s anniversary show to a slew of energetic debuts and a surprise appearance from His Majesty the King, this London Fashion Week (LFW) was particularly lively for a February edition.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Calle Cerra brings together multiple food and drink concepts in one lively stretch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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From Erdem’s anniversary show to a slew of energetic debuts and a surprise appearance from His Majesty the King, this London Fashion Week (LFW) was particularly lively for a February edition.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every trip subjects frames, axles, and brake systems to dynamic forces and shifting loads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Once released, the two men made animated films for the British war effort (so much for being enemies, or aliens), and then, in 1944, Hoellering took charge of the Academy, a cinema on London’s Oxford Street.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, many of Cardi's impassioned exchanges with the Janfaza went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Morning habits like brisk walking, jogging, strength training, or short high-intensity workouts have all been linked to lower blood pressure.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many aspects of Elvis’ story are touched on glancingly or not at all in the film’s brisk 90-minute runtime.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Avery was also an active volunteer with the Democratic Party, and president of what is now the Board of Animal Services Commissioners.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Right now, the skin-care industry is brimming with exciting, often mysterious, active ingredients—think exosomes, spicules, and PDRN.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The same traits—sloppy reasoning but a desire for collective punishment—animate other immigration-policy announcements.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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Those same questions animate America’s healthcare system, where nurses, disproportionately women and people of color, shoulder the emotional and physical burden of institutions under stress.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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What better way to celebrate all that is to come than with a colorful, cheerful manicure?—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Life underground is no longer the Pleasantville-like, cheerful place viewers first encountered in Season 1.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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