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Recent Examples of sporty
Shrugged around her like a shawl was a sporty black hoodie—from her own brand Skims, maybe?
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2025
That name, clearly, didn’t work under the new naming system, so after the update, that name was passed on to a sporty version of the compact sedan, the A4, several years later.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Most recently, the sporty staple appeared (and reappeared) in Chanel’s resort 2026 collection in unexpected pairings that were anything but prim.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2025
That name, clearly, didn’t work under the new naming system, so after the update, that name was passed on to a sporty version of the compact sedan, the A4, several years later.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Most recently, the sporty staple appeared (and reappeared) in Chanel’s resort 2026 collection in unexpected pairings that were anything but prim.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporty
Adjective
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There are photographs from those years, in an album with captions my mother wrote on bits of masking tape: my parents posing with other recent arrivals from Kolkata, looking relaxed on what must have been a Sunday afternoon.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The beaches are wide and relaxed, and the surrounding trails offer dramatic views of the Ligurian coastline.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Within the outcome document, the drafters champion several strategies to expand domestic tax bases, such as integrating the informal sector into the formal economy and identifying undeclared income and wealth.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Whether for a casual outing, an afternoon of shopping, or even an informal dinner, this combination has the power to transform a simple look into a fashion statement.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Quiet luxury persists, but in a more casual, relaxed iteration.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporty. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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