as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
that sparky little kid tires me out just looking at him
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Recent Examples of sparky
The supporting cast gave strength to the leads, earning McCarthy an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Megan, Lillian’s soon-to-be sparky sister-in-law.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
In her desperation, Kraus had stumbled upon a sparky voice, at once brainy and risqué, hip and heartfelt; little seemed out of bounds.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The 34-year-old social democrat who similarly set the internet alight with his sparky online presence and charisma.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
For me, Fern Brady and John Kearns in series 14 were sparky and funny.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
The sparky and fiery energy within burns bright due to the Supermoon in Aries.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Zesty acidity and lime citrics from the Vermentino and a delicious, creamy, fresh mid palate with a sparky finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Conducting with his pointer fingers rather than a baton, and sporting a new goatee, Guerrero led a sparky, whistle-clean run of Hailstork’s eight-minute curtain raiser.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
In her desperation, Kraus had stumbled upon a sparky voice, at once brainy and risqué, hip and heartfelt; little seemed out of bounds.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The 34-year-old social democrat who similarly set the internet alight with his sparky online presence and charisma.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
For me, Fern Brady and John Kearns in series 14 were sparky and funny.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
The sparky and fiery energy within burns bright due to the Supermoon in Aries.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Zesty acidity and lime citrics from the Vermentino and a delicious, creamy, fresh mid palate with a sparky finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Conducting with his pointer fingers rather than a baton, and sporting a new goatee, Guerrero led a sparky, whistle-clean run of Hailstork’s eight-minute curtain raiser.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparky
Adjective
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Actually, these are anything but those same White Sox that wallowed in all that misery the last three years — but rather a team of young, energetic grinders, the product of a near-total roster overhaul by general manager Chris Getz.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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However, the problem is that almost all nuclear energy transitions are far too energetic to be controlled with lasers.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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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In recent years, Hollywood decided adult comedies were not good bets in movie theaters, and instead focused heavily on superheroes and animated films.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Toons boom across the Croisette this year, with colorful features opening Critics’ Week, closing Directors’ Fortnight, and appearing across nearly every section — further cementing Cannes’ status as a premier launchpad for animated cinema.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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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To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
ARTnews.com,
29 May 2026
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Woe unto those who fail to entertain, animate or amuse.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Consumers haven’t slowed down their brisk spending.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But there are moments of the season that simply call out for a brisk read.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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This tiger red balayage on a brunette base is as cheerful as a sunny day.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shortly before the opening of Nasdaq trading on Friday, Elon Musk stepped in front of a cheerful crowd at SpaceX’s company town in Texas.—
Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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“Sparky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparky. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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