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Noun
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Like things could change for the better if only a few teenagers with the right balance of spunk and smarts showed up.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025 -
Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Still, there’s no denying the vivacity of Danya Taymor’s highly entertaining production at the Booth Theatre, a textbook example of how high-quality direction can ignite a mostly predictable script.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
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Still, there’s no denying the vivacity of director Dana Taymor’s highly entertaining production, a textbook example of how high-quality direction can ignite a mostly predictable script.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Commissioners cited a series of reasons for the vote, but one significant part of the discussion centered on how the town wants more stores, restaurants, health care or technology centers or even offices on the property as a way to build vibrancy.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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The preservation of our architectural heritage is not only a matter of maintaining our community’s identity but also plays a fundamental role in fostering economic growth and cultural vibrancy.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pop star has learned to prioritize her personal care with the same vigor that fueled her professional triumphs.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over time, this becomes a powerful language between you and your spirit.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is a slightly moving target because of the variable ABV of the spirit—a 40 percent whisky will need less sweetness than a 45 or 50 percent whisky—so the above ratio is a guideline based on a 40 or 43 percent scotch.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both the report and the experiences of these female entrepreneurs underscore the dynamism and resilience of women in the business world.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The dynamism of air combat, where split-second gut checks translate to kill or be killed.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes, the country was cast as a strong and imposing hero, with unparalleled economic vitality and military might.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the science continues to evolve, one message grows louder: for those pursuing long-term vitality and resilience, quitting alcohol is not just wise.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its past sales titles have included animation productions The Amazing Maurice and Luis and the Aliens, dramas including The Collini Case and The Conference, Stella – A Life and Lassie – A New Adventure.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition is a homage to the women who have shaped the past—and are defining the future—of animation.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Spunkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunkiness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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