as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
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Recent Examples of spunky
Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
With her spunky, outgoing nature, Li’Niaha loves making new friends at daycare to play with.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Moto Moto, run by the spunky Rashida (Arica Jackson) and emceed by the exuberant Ahmed (Nick Rashad Burroughs) becomes a hotbed of heterogeneity (there’s even a shaman) in a culture that is otherwise intolerant of mixing.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
His Superman promises quippy robots, giant monsters, a spunky Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), a diabolical Lex Luthor (Nicolas Hoult), The Daily Planet, the Fortress of Solitude, a legion of lesser superheroes, and an adorable CGI superdog named Krypto.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
With her spunky, outgoing nature, Li’Niaha loves making new friends at daycare to play with.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Moto Moto, run by the spunky Rashida (Arica Jackson) and emceed by the exuberant Ahmed (Nick Rashad Burroughs) becomes a hotbed of heterogeneity (there’s even a shaman) in a culture that is otherwise intolerant of mixing.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
His Superman promises quippy robots, giant monsters, a spunky Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), a diabolical Lex Luthor (Nicolas Hoult), The Daily Planet, the Fortress of Solitude, a legion of lesser superheroes, and an adorable CGI superdog named Krypto.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
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But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Charles Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie Charles from Little House on the Prairie has a fiery spirit aligning him with the zodiac sign.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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And at this particular moment in time, there's a lot of spirited debate in the industry over how much of the process any one company should control.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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A far cry from the spirited debates witnessed in some legislative bodies, the Parliament’s committee meetings are scripted affairs with a set order.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But housing advocates have been just as passionate about wanting to see more affordable housing in this area, particularly for seniors.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate have drawn huge, passionate crowds that serenade their heroes before, during and after matches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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With a balsamic glaze, a little parm, and peppery arugula, this meal is light and fresh while maintaining top-tier flavor.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rich Burgundian first aromas with black cherries and a peppery snap.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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