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Adjective
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An asteroid the size of a skyscraper is approaching Earth at a sprightly 24,136 miles per hour—and will be at its closest to us in two days' time.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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The trio’s nimble performances are given sprightly support by Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early as consultants trying to guide their clients to the best possible hereafter.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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His research into neural networks has transformed how machines process information, which has been vital to the development of Dataminr’s proprietary LLMs and our ability to harness AI for real-time information discovery.—
Mike Hodgkinson,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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This buzz-worthy wellness supplement is known for its gut health and metabolism benefits, but it’s also packed with some of the most vital nutrients to help support hair and skin health.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the picture, a large brown bear stands at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and Preserve as a sockeye salmon, attempting to make its way over the rapids, lands in the predator’s powerful jaws.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The voice acting and vivacious musical presence of Gloria Estéfan is also a plus.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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For a man known around the Pentagon as a relentless, humorless taskmaster, McNamara seemed virtually unrecognizable on the party circuit, mingling casually with journalists, fellow government officials, and vivacious Georgetown hostesses.—
William Taubman,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pluto will also be going direct in Aquarius, stirring deep conversations and revelations around your joint ventures and energetic exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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At the greatest distances of all, gamma-ray bursts mark the universe’s most energetic events.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With its ample 10,000 square feet, 15-foot ceilings and seating for 190 guests, Qua will be a space for spirited gatherings, with interiors by design agency HBA.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Know Where To Go Popular spots include Myers Quad and North Campus Quad, with each offering a very spirited atmosphere within walking distance of the stadium.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the end of the movie, the trio perform the song as themselves — the only non-animated artists featured.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Those episodes were made with the company's proprietary AI engine, fine-tuned for animated storytelling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An editor approached me with a tough assignment of tasting, evaluating and reviewing a chicken Caesar wrap.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The news that Aleksander Barkov will all but assuredly miss all of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on Friday to repair the ACL and MCL in right knee was tough for the Florida Panthers to hear.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Sprightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightful. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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