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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 cast rattles off the snappy dialogue, jagged with tension and menace, in performances that wink just slyly enough at the wry, knowing way that the characters deploy—and embody—gangland stereotypes.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
Being snappy to reporters (unless there's a baby in the room), loving his wife Miss Terry, and attending Mass every Sunday are a few others.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Tost demonstrates an ear for snappy, self-conscious dialogue, but lacks the gift that Tarantino and the Coen brothers have for making ornate speech sound natural, even musical, in his actors’ mouths.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
At a snappy 15 minutes long, not much time was spent on each game — but there was enough in there to get the gist of most games in the presentation.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
Being snappy to reporters (unless there's a baby in the room), loving his wife Miss Terry, and attending Mass every Sunday are a few others.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Tost demonstrates an ear for snappy, self-conscious dialogue, but lacks the gift that Tarantino and the Coen brothers have for making ornate speech sound natural, even musical, in his actors’ mouths.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
At a snappy 15 minutes long, not much time was spent on each game — but there was enough in there to get the gist of most games in the presentation.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappy
Adjective
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The brand’s Easy Straight Pull-On Pants are comfy yet stylish, and designed for everyday wear.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Aug. 2025
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The convenience eliminates the need for in-person visits for basic frame and lens selection, and modern technology ensures consumers receive a stylish fit.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Helen is allowed to be irritable and anti-social, chain-smoking and snappish, without the filmmaker casting judgment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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If you are rushed or irritable, say so.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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Wash it all down with a cold beer.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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While in La Latina, its winding medieval lanes overflow with lively tapas bars and local chatter.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The shift follows decades of rapid economic growth since the market reforms of the late 1980s, coupled with rising urban living costs and changing generational attitudes toward family planning.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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And that's not even counting any of the wholly original new shows this fall that are smart, gripping and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Elena Linari is a smart defensive signing, too.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Newbury Boston Day One in Boston Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Newbury Boston in the city’s fashionable Back Bay neighborhood is a wonderful choice for your stay.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What starts as a rouse to complete a business deal quickly evolves into something a little too real between the unsuspecting pair—while Sabrina’s Vogue internship in Paris adds an extra touch of fashionable fun.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Missouri Republican lawmakers late Thursday voted to advance a new, gerrymandered congressional map despite hours of fiery public testimony against the proposal.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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As the mystery unravels from multiple POVs, Alex’s kooky aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) is revealed as the orchestrator of the tragedy — her fiery orange hair, nimble fingers, ghostly face and wicked crimson smile a memorable image that haunts the narrative.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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