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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
Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The board's vote came after sometimes spirited presentations from both supporters and those who opposed the sculpture's placement — though not necessarily the piece itself — at the intersection.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Ahmed will play cocky Flight Nurse Zay Patel, Meyboom as spirited rookie Flight Nurse Piper Adler, Eling as charming First Officer Wyatt Ellis, Lee as ambitious pilot Maya Yang, and Smith as Captain Riley, a globe-trotting pilot with a past connection to Wheezer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Perhaps, like Elizabeth in the face of Darcy’s insult, Austen would also be prompted to spread spirited gossip about her heroine’s doubters and haters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The board's vote came after sometimes spirited presentations from both supporters and those who opposed the sculpture's placement — though not necessarily the piece itself — at the intersection.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Ahmed will play cocky Flight Nurse Zay Patel, Meyboom as spirited rookie Flight Nurse Piper Adler, Eling as charming First Officer Wyatt Ellis, Lee as ambitious pilot Maya Yang, and Smith as Captain Riley, a globe-trotting pilot with a past connection to Wheezer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
Adjective
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And as the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears face off, on September 8th, to kick off the new season, fans can expect a soundtrack that’s as fiery as her nails.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it — confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life or death.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska worked in a lively area of the lower South End dotted with breweries, apartment complexes and coffee shops.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People going out in the street and being snatched from their family members is not normal.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, Piotr Szczerek, identified as a Polish chief executive, was stood nearby and snatched the hat away before giving it to a woman, despite the boy’s visible protestations.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While traditional agencies mainly focus on commission structures, Iftiu built his organization around leadership development and recruiting salespeople who are passionate about putting clients first.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most of Earth’s radiation isn’t energetic enough to excite water molecules into a vibrational quantum states.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The vibe is energetic without being overwhelming—a place where groups gather, conversations fill the air, and the meal becomes the centerpiece of the evening.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Arya, the index allows investors to track a very different opportunity than what is captured in major benchmarks.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lyles captured nearly three quarters of the vote, followed by Kim, who had about 21%.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Prince of Wales, 43, was asked whether his youngest son has a spunky personality at his latest royal engagement.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That spunky spirit lingered into the nineties and early two-thousands.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie, created with partners Native Foreign and Vertigo Films, is being produced in just nine months on a budget under $30 million—far less than typical animated features—and is slated to debut at Cannes before a global 2026 release.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirited. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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