as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a perky cheerleader
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Recent Examples of perky
But there, under the dry leaves, one plant was already forming perky green rosettes: garlic mustard.
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Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The cups are molded with underwire support to lift the ladies for a perky and youthful look.
—Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Europe Records Strong Flows European ETFs also recorded sizable inflows, the WGC said, led by perky investor interest in the U.K., Germany and Switzerland.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
You get used to it—and your boobs remain perky forever.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The cups are molded with underwire support to lift the ladies for a perky and youthful look.
—Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Europe Records Strong Flows European ETFs also recorded sizable inflows, the WGC said, led by perky investor interest in the U.K., Germany and Switzerland.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
You get used to it—and your boobs remain perky forever.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perky
Adjective
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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With energetic DJs and robata shows, this is definitely the place to be seen.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The conversation was lively and funny, with the actress discussing her defining role in 1976’s Carrie and nearly missing out on Lynne Ramsay’s current Cannes title, Die, My Love.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Swiftly Tech Long-sleeve Shirt 2.0 Hip Length $78 $54 at Lululemon Lululemon’s Swiftly Tech collection is ideal for active travelers like me who can’t get through a day of sightseeing without sweating.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Such seemingly minor biographical details are what animate L’Enchanteur, which was born in 2012 after Soull and Dynasty merged their independent labels—Alkhemi9 and BRZÉ, respectively.—
Thessaly La Force,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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Users do have creative freedom — freedom to learn to draw, animate, write, score, or direct their own projects.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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