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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
This peppy one-day bash also includes lucha libre wrestling, live music, tequila, a 5K taco run and a costume contest.
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Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Elsewhere bags came dressed in multiple tassels resembling skeins of wool echoing the Dior collection’s peppy collegiate style knits and the Dior house’s roots in craftsmanship.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
In the series, Joss’ Ken dissuades Poehler’s peppy protagonist Leslie Knope from hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Its peppy editing and sharp dialogue impressed producer James L. Brooks, whose credits go all the way back to The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Elsewhere bags came dressed in multiple tassels resembling skeins of wool echoing the Dior collection’s peppy collegiate style knits and the Dior house’s roots in craftsmanship.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
In the series, Joss’ Ken dissuades Poehler’s peppy protagonist Leslie Knope from hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Its peppy editing and sharp dialogue impressed producer James L. Brooks, whose credits go all the way back to The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
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The energetic period piece follows five young and wealthy American women in the 1870s, who travel to London searching for husbands.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carpenter was the epitome of poise, delivering an energetic and entertaining performance on stage while controlling the moment with a quick wit between songs.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.—
Mirror Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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So the references to the father-son dynamic — including several The Suicide Squad clips used as flashbacks — can feel on the silly side.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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As one of several interactive experiences, guests will be able to spin a 3D prize wheel with Luigi, Lavazza’s animated robot, for a chance to win keepsake merch and coffee prizes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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An animated CoComelon film from Universal Pictures is in the works for release the same year.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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The new nine-speed transmission offers brisk, usually seamless shifts; though at times the acceleration can feel a bit segmented.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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Analysts expect brisk growth in the next two years.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dormant grass gets active once temperatures increase, so don't fertilize before then.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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Details on the election process are thin, but many citizens could be casting their votes in an active conflict zone or under the eyes of armed soldiers – a terrifying prospect that some say could lead to more violence.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 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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Character models in the distance no longer animate at a lower frame rate than those in the foreground.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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The movie’s most affecting moments are between Lynette and her brother, played with disarming cheerful innocence by Gottsagen and with alarming distress when Kenny is placed in tense situations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Buc-ee the Beaver, the cheerful mascot in a red cap, is featured on eye-catching red and yellow billboards that beckon travelers from miles away along the interstate.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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