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
Over the course of their relationship, Geoff had grown close to another of her patients, a spunky boy who eventually died of epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly-skin syndrome, in his 20s.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
In last week’s installment (read a recap here), opportunity seemed ripe for an epic Joe blindside led by spunky final Vula member Mary.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her; Will Sasso and Kevin Durand are welcome supporting players as a few of the oddly aggressive town elders.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
In last week’s installment (read a recap here), opportunity seemed ripe for an epic Joe blindside led by spunky final Vula member Mary.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her; Will Sasso and Kevin Durand are welcome supporting players as a few of the oddly aggressive town elders.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
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While some brands promise heat but don’t deliver, this lives up to the hype with a fiery blast of red jalapeño and habanero chilis.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Boulder attack suspect’s family detained The wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect in the fiery assault on Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, have been detained by immigration officials, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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First launched in 2000, this bi-annual event has become a force within the global LGBTQ+ community, with a wealth of educational sessions and spirited events occurring across each iteration.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Throughout May, this spirited group of machinists was on the streets 24 hours a day.—
Chris Mattei,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2025
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 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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Pair with pasta with a peppery meat sauce or with a clafoutis dessert.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The barn jacket makes for a stylish layering piece, which is perfect to bring along for cool nights around the bonfire or brisk boat rides.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Mike Dunleavy Reveals Big Offseason Roster Goal Now, after a brisk five-game defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves (mostly without their best player, Stephen Curry, who went down in Game 1 with a hamstring strain), the Warriors face an uncertain offseason.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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