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Recent Examples of sporty
Gabrielle Union got in the sporty and summery spirit on Thursday in a seasonal Chloé look for the Casamigos cohosted FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party in Beverly Hills.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Sneakerinas are the playful cross between sneakers and ballet flats, and their athletic vibe meshes perfectly with the slightly sporty feel of capri leggings.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
The shift reflects a broader move toward fragrances that feel personal and nostalgic rather than universally crisp or sporty, signaling that 2026 belongs to the scents that feel like comfort.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
The company that once played the sporty game to invent the jumbo jet couldn’t seem to make new versions of its bread-and-butter mid-range aircraft.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Sneakerinas are the playful cross between sneakers and ballet flats, and their athletic vibe meshes perfectly with the slightly sporty feel of capri leggings.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
The shift reflects a broader move toward fragrances that feel personal and nostalgic rather than universally crisp or sporty, signaling that 2026 belongs to the scents that feel like comfort.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
The company that once played the sporty game to invent the jumbo jet couldn’t seem to make new versions of its bread-and-butter mid-range aircraft.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporty
Adjective
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At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The largely informal opposition had consisted mainly of local cities that warned another sales tax would disproportionately burden the poorest residents and force shoppers across the county border in hopes of finding lower costs.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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An informal settlement is a residential area where housing units have been constructed without official rights to the land.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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This is popular among locals for the casual and laid back atmosphere.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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