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.
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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.
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
For me, Fern Brady and John Kearns in series 14 were sparky and funny.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
The sparky and fiery energy within burns bright due to the Supermoon in Aries.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Space hurricanes occur in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere near the magnetic poles, where streams of energetic particles interact with the atmosphere.
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Similarly, the lively Doyles Irish Pub serves classic pub fare such as wings, a Reuben sandwich, and fish and chips.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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The latest entry in Disney and Pixar’s beloved animated franchise is targeting a debut of $145 million to $150 million from 4,400 North American theaters.
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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.
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An appearance by Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico sparked the investigation, given his active primary campaign.
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Be sure to stay active and exercise.
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.
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Woe unto those who fail to entertain, animate or amuse.
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Maddie’s Secret by John Early is doing brisk business at the IFC Center as screenings fill up for opening weekend of the Magnolia Pictures’ comedy.
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Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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“Sparky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparky. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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