as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a perky cheerleader
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Recent Examples of perky
Her entire front body is exposed and her natural breasts are round, perky; her pink areolas, small; her pink nipples, delicate, conical.
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Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
With woody astringency and perky fruit flavors, the signature 80 percent chocolate pairs with bold red wines and dark beers.
—Rebecca L. Rhoades, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
These seven-piece sets come in standard black, brown, grey and white colorways, as well as perky turquoise and blue hues.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
By order of the perky producers: Cillian Murphy‘s next feature, Steve, will premiere in Toronto ahead of a theatrical run and then a release on Netflix in October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
With woody astringency and perky fruit flavors, the signature 80 percent chocolate pairs with bold red wines and dark beers.
—Rebecca L. Rhoades, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
These seven-piece sets come in standard black, brown, grey and white colorways, as well as perky turquoise and blue hues.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
By order of the perky producers: Cillian Murphy‘s next feature, Steve, will premiere in Toronto ahead of a theatrical run and then a release on Netflix in October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perky
Adjective
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the tradition of the divine feminine, the energetic space captivates with colors, abstract wall art and a goddess sculpture done by the dynamic sister artist duo’s mother.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska worked in a lively area of the lower South End dotted with breweries, apartment complexes and coffee shops.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie, created with partners Native Foreign and Vertigo Films, is being produced in just nine months on a budget under $30 million—far less than typical animated features—and is slated to debut at Cannes before a global 2026 release.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking of the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers active 28-man roster features only three players who were also on their ‘23 postseason roster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are expressive aromas of bread, pear and yellow plum; medium-full, with a rich, layered mid-palate, there is excellent complexity, significant persistence, brisk acidity and outstanding harmony.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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If left on automatic, the GFX100RF prefers a 1/125-second exposure time, which is brisk enough to eliminate signs of handshake.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The YouTuber greets everyone — fan on the street, friend, foe, sitting Congressmen, and unsuspecting Rolling Stone staffer — the same, with a cheerful smile and an already rolling camera crew.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pet supplement space is crowded with options, many of which have cheerful packaging and confident claims, yet little transparency about efficacy.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
22 Nov. 2022
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But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
The New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2022
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“Perky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perky. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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