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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
that snappy outfit really should impress your date
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
typically snappy weather for March
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!
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as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel
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Recent Examples of snappy
The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display is now 28% off, delivering crisp visuals and snappy Alexa skills.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
After working with the Palladino brand of snappy, uptempo dialogue for so long, does the dialogue on other jobs feel easier in comparison?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
For a dose of wry, snappy local humor, take a tour of Great Auk Winery.
—Maryam Siddiqi, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
Betty’s multitude of nutty roles during her decade-long heyday is cleverly addressed head-on in a snappy opening number in the all-black-and-white, lingo-spouting, cartoon world of the Fleischer Studios of the ‘30s.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
After working with the Palladino brand of snappy, uptempo dialogue for so long, does the dialogue on other jobs feel easier in comparison?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
For a dose of wry, snappy local humor, take a tour of Great Auk Winery.
—Maryam Siddiqi, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
Betty’s multitude of nutty roles during her decade-long heyday is cleverly addressed head-on in a snappy opening number in the all-black-and-white, lingo-spouting, cartoon world of the Fleischer Studios of the ‘30s.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappy
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Shop more lightweight cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon’s stylish top at Amazon below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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It is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, and has been used for treatment of back pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel disease.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pretty Touches Furnishings and accessories can be used as multifunctional pieces to add charm so the space does not look too cold and office-like, says Daley.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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These bases are considered critical for Israel's rapid response capabilities and national defense.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The organization urged community members to report immigration enforcement to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice’s rapid response hotline at (909) 361-4588.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even smart bulbs and other kinds of smart lighting often require less power than traditional lights.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But smart leaders know that not all bets are created equal—and not all uncertainty plays by the same rules.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hands in the dirt or not, one thing is always guaranteed — Martha Stewart is going to be looking fashionable.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trippie Redd, one of the genre’s most prominent voices, took to social media on Monday (April 28) to issue a fiery response.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But she was also known for her fiery temper, often in the face of injustice.—
Suzanne Cope,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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