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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
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
In a spirited panel discussion at Mip London, leading production executives shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming content creation while highlighting opportunities for independent producers to gain competitive advantages over traditional studios.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Also key is another relationship, as Zellweger brings Southern verve and a bit of eccentricity to a spirited farmer who strikes up a close bond with Kidman's character.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The competition’s ultimate underdog story belongs to Calais and the team of talented and spirited fourth-tier part-timers who enchanted the whole of France by battling their way to the final in 2000.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The concert will open with the lively Polonaise from Eugene Onegin by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a spirited and elegant piece full of Russian grandeur.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
In a spirited panel discussion at Mip London, leading production executives shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming content creation while highlighting opportunities for independent producers to gain competitive advantages over traditional studios.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Also key is another relationship, as Zellweger brings Southern verve and a bit of eccentricity to a spirited farmer who strikes up a close bond with Kidman's character.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The competition’s ultimate underdog story belongs to Calais and the team of talented and spirited fourth-tier part-timers who enchanted the whole of France by battling their way to the final in 2000.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
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For that red-hot setup, Selfridges placed a fiery red Jil Sander coat, straight from the brand’s spring 2025 runway, front and center.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 9) How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment? Crew member reveals harrowing details of fiery cargo ship crash off U.K.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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He's been a warrior, always bouncing back to his energetic self.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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MoMA’s 2024 book Inventing the Modern celebrates the museum’s female founders—Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Lillie P. Bliss, and Mary Quinn Sullivan—and the energetic idealism required to get these efforts off the ground in an often hostile culture.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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When he was captured, the suspect had a lighter in his pocket.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Images of the suspect were captured on officers' body cameras, as that person stayed on the scene after the incident, sitting on a nearby bench.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Magic fans, players, coaches and management believed Breakout Season had ushered in a new era for the franchise — one where the team was no longer just a spunky upstart but a legitimate playoff contender.—
Mike Bianchi,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Young, spunky red fruit aromas—some raspberries and red plums with licorice, caramel and some soy.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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For both the animated and live-action cinematic work, the storyboards can help the film team understand how to shoot the scenes, anticipate possible difficulties, and facilitate the actors in understanding their characters and the special settings.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Because of this, the BF tends to prefer a setting around ISO 400 and very brisk shutter speeds in bright conditions.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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At a Brisk Walking Pace (4 mph) At a brisk walking pace of 4 miles per hour, 10,000 steps (5 miles) would take about 75 minutes, or 1.25 hours.—
Emily Brown, MPH,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirited. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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