as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a perky cheerleader
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Recent Examples of perky
The service Young, perky, and proactive.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The perky response of Hungary’s currency and equity markets, at a time when war in the Gulf is depressing asset prices everywhere, shows Orbanism clearly wasn’t working for business.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Another version used the bubble-wand photo to give Graham a pink Cinderella-style dress and a set of Mini Mouse ears, complete with perky red bow.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Mule deer, their perky ears alert, traipse across the two-lane state highway.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The perky response of Hungary’s currency and equity markets, at a time when war in the Gulf is depressing asset prices everywhere, shows Orbanism clearly wasn’t working for business.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Another version used the bubble-wand photo to give Graham a pink Cinderella-style dress and a set of Mini Mouse ears, complete with perky red bow.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Mule deer, their perky ears alert, traipse across the two-lane state highway.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perky
Adjective
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The outfield grass was the place to be, not only for those watching the game but also for the host of energetic kids playing soccer in center and left fields.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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To get there, the capsule will have to endure a fiery atmospheric reentry at a velocity of 12 km per second—a faster, more energetic plunge than those experienced by China’s previous lunar sample-return missions.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The puppy also stomps its paws and moves around in animated excitement.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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But several attempts are interrupted by visitors, including an animated Crosby.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This is undoubtedly a more active trip, with many guests engaging in long, intense hikes or sea kayaking excursions, though gentler paces accommodated those with less mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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About 70 of the bombers remain in service with the Air Force, 50 of which are assigned to active-duty units based at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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On a brisk downtown Milwaukee evening, dozens of people lifted up their voices in song outside the Federal Courthouse along Wisconsin Avenue.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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On a brisk morning near Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium, thousands of people filed into China’s -National Convention Center to hear Baidu CEO Robin Li address his company’s annual conference.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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In his work, everything is animate, everything has a soul, everything has a story.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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The cheerful flowers look lovely massed in perennial beds and are perfect for naturalizing into meadows and prairie plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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“Perky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perky. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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