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Recent Examples of sporty
Deeper than classic red but less theatrical than purple, burgundy sneakers are proving to be the sporty chic shoe du jour, perfect for winter, but equally suitable for spring-summer.
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
And this one looks better too, taking the refined design formula of Toyota’s core electric SUV, the bZ, and shortening its wheelbase for a sportier stance.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
All-wheel drive is available, and specialty Maverick versions include the off-road-capable Tremor and the sporty Lobo.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s a new 2026 C-HR in town, and it’s intended to be a sporty premium vehicle that is tech-forward with electric power and goodies the entry-level C-HR subcompact Toyota sold from 2016-23 never dreamed of.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
And this one looks better too, taking the refined design formula of Toyota’s core electric SUV, the bZ, and shortening its wheelbase for a sportier stance.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
All-wheel drive is available, and specialty Maverick versions include the off-road-capable Tremor and the sporty Lobo.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s a new 2026 C-HR in town, and it’s intended to be a sporty premium vehicle that is tech-forward with electric power and goodies the entry-level C-HR subcompact Toyota sold from 2016-23 never dreamed of.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporty
Adjective
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The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to survive around predators, and takes a shamelessly relaxed approach to reproduction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mornings can begin nearby at Café Comunión, and Abracadabra makes for a relaxed brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Political interference, informal blacklists of filmmakers, and public attacks on artists have become systemic.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Guests will encounter Alice, enjoy boutique shopping, and indulge in teas, pastries, tea sandwiches, champagne, live music, and informal modeling.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, the casual dining setup makes life easy with little ones in tow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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In fact, even the full-size shuffleboard tables in the $100-$500 range aren’t built to last for more than a few years, which should still be enough for the casual/non-competitive level.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporty. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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