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Noun
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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
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Russell giggled, awed by her fellow-star’s vivacity, her easy embrace of glamour.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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Red Drift is denim that carries warmth and confidence, a rare vibrancy meant to last.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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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
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Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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Simons didn’t let a lack of minutes early in his career ruin his spirit.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Delaware’s 1913 gamble helped spark a century of American dynamism.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Alex Iwobi provides dynamism in midfield while Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina man a solid defence.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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