sprightful

Definition of sprightfulnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprightful
Adjective
  • One of the Esperanto Naturist Organization’s leaders was a sprightly Frenchman named Thierry Spanjaard.
    Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • The sprightly 273-year-old institution boasts a collection of eight million works and draws more than six million visitors each year.
    Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The dynamic Sun in your 3rd House of Communication quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 10th House of Career, creating tension between daily tasks and authority.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Astrologically, this is happening while both Luna and Venus journey through the dazzling and vivacious sign of Leo, making this cosmic close-up all the more fitting when considering this Fire sign’s majestic archetype.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • What happens when a vivacious, perky, wannabe actress moves across the hall from two Caltech physicists whose idea of a big Saturday night is a rousing game of Dungeons and Dragons?
    Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
    Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 21 June 2026
  • Space hurricanes occur in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere near the magnetic poles, where streams of energetic particles interact with the atmosphere.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • Democratic incumbents are facing spirited challenges Tuesday in at least two of New York’s congressional primaries, the latest proving ground in the fight by the progressive left against the party establishment.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • Algeria became the fourth team in this summer’s World Cup to come from behind, beating Jordan 2-1 in their second match of Group J in front of a spirited crowd in Santa Clara.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Annecy, which was established as a bi-annual event in 1960 and shifted to a yearly event in 1998, hosts a main competition every year, with roughly 10 or so animated films of all types — from 2D to 3D to stop-motion — competing for the Cristal for Best Feature Film.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
  • The film features an original score by acclaimed composer Christophe Beck, whose iconic work on Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II has resonated with audiences around the world and helped define a generation of animated storytelling.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Summer 2026 is having a tough time deciding on this season’s dominating nail trend.
    María Diez, Vogue, 26 June 2026
  • These are typically low-wage jobs that the healthcare industry writ large has had a tough time recruiting for since the pandemic.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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“Sprightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightful. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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