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
Her peppier stuff rock big beats with small hooks.
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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
Warner played the by-the-book McGee, while Griffin portrayed peppy tow truck owner Sherman.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025
The peppy toe-tapper made history in June 1960, becoming the first song by a female solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, which had been introduced nearly two years earlier.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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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
Warner played the by-the-book McGee, while Griffin portrayed peppy tow truck owner Sherman.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025
The peppy toe-tapper made history in June 1960, becoming the first song by a female solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, which had been introduced nearly two years earlier.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
Adjective
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Alvarado has become Colombia's most energetic proponent of the technique.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Patterson is energetic and fun here.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Throughout an offseason devoted to expansive training, that spirit was on full display — including during the lively knockout games at Prentiss’ gym.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Discussions about the fast-changing international TV distribution market are ten-a-penny at industry conferences, but the group made a lively and worthwhile contribution to the pantheon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Best Mixed Use Magnet Toy The magic of Magna-Tiles meets the thrill of racing with this dynamic expansion pack.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Riegel agrees, noting that the show doesn’t just settle into the tone of a typical animated series, in Critical Role’s style or otherwise.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those episodes were made with the company's proprietary AI engine, fine-tuned for animated storytelling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vasilas attributes the brisk business to not having a lot of competition for the kind of service Ted’s Clothiers offers.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
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Leisurely walking, especially for short distances, may not be enough to get the full potential benefit compared with walking longer distances at a brisker pace.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The clock change allows the hour of daylight to stay coordinated with the time most people are active outside.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Bohm, who wasn’t active for that matchup, drew a leadoff walk to start the second inning by waiting on a full-count fastball.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Royster recalled her animate Catholic teachings and love of Pope Francis’s vision for the church and the prophetic role to hold the government accountable.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the story is slight, the development of the characters through the songs’ lyrics and the performances of them animate and elevate the proceedings.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Born in Tangier to Spanish parents, María Ángeles lives out her widowhood with cheerful self-sufficiency.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its cheerful, harmonious colors evoke the pleasure and leisure associated with reading from childhood onward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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