spunkiness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunkiness
Noun
  • People on TikTok were taken by Reagan's sudden spunk.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
  • Howard preferred simmer to boil, sugar to sass, and never lacked spunk.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Russell giggled, awed by her fellow-star’s vivacity, her easy embrace of glamour.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Giovanni, for all his vivacity, all his passion, is revealed as the novel’s supreme instance of death-in-life.
    Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.
    Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Red Drift is denim that carries warmth and confidence, a rare vibrancy meant to last.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
  • With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Directed by Sylvain White and featuring early performances from Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, and Chris Brown, the film celebrates movement as both self-expression and a path toward belonging—perfect for the spirit of Homecoming season.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Simons didn’t let a lack of minutes early in his career ruin his spirit.
    Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Delaware’s 1913 gamble helped spark a century of American dynamism.
    Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Alex Iwobi provides dynamism in midfield while Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina man a solid defence.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her vitality contrasts interestingly with his reserve — which could make for nice chemistry, but instead results in us largely ignoring him and focusing our attentions on her.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • His presence in Maroua, however, signaled determination to assert control and project vitality ahead of the vote.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Spunkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunkiness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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