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as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the town meeting featured a spirited debate about the proposed ban on skateboarding in the plaza downtown
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a team known for its spirited and in-your-face basketball
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Recent Examples of spirited
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Sunday, July 5 — Heritage & LegacyHeritage & Legacy Day offers a spirited showcase of the traditions, culture, and stories that shaped the American journey.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Now, thanks to a spirited and fast-growing scene, music fans should also put the Faroe Islands on their list.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Craving something slightly more spirited?
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Morocco had to overcome a spirited performance from Haiti to win a compelling game 4-2 and secure their passage into the knockouts.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Sunday, July 5 — Heritage & LegacyHeritage & Legacy Day offers a spirited showcase of the traditions, culture, and stories that shaped the American journey.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Now, thanks to a spirited and fast-growing scene, music fans should also put the Faroe Islands on their list.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Craving something slightly more spirited?
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spirited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
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Our previous card featured the fiery destruction of the Missouri Pacific depot in 1909.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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Vibrant banners will fill the land alongside lively Spanish music.
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On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.
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Your rich location history and device data get snatched up regularly in such fences by private companies; your present and past self travels through them constantly.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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Brazil were energetic and vertical, Vinicius Junior and Rayan stretched their opponents and Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner was just reward.
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The beautiful Grace Kelly captured the world's attention and imagination (and still does) for decades, but no one was more enamored by the actress than Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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The exchange was captured by Redman’s body camera footage during a stop involving immigrants.
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An antiheroic smuggler, a spunky princess and a farmboy with big dreams.
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Jasmine is spunky, intelligent, bored with the whole royalty scene, and able to take care of herself.
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Annecy, which was established as a bi-annual event in 1960 and shifted to a yearly event in 1998, hosts a main competition every year, with roughly 10 or so animated films of all types — from 2D to 3D to stop-motion — competing for the Cristal for Best Feature Film.
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The film features an original score by acclaimed composer Christophe Beck, whose iconic work on Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II has resonated with audiences around the world and helped define a generation of animated storytelling.
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