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
The service Expect friendly, warm service from the spunky staff, plus a sense of freedom to do your thing.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The Boroughs follows a group of spunky people living in an upscale retirement community.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan for the spunky toy breed, Maltese is 15 years.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
The original movie, released in 1999, starred Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The Boroughs follows a group of spunky people living in an upscale retirement community.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan for the spunky toy breed, Maltese is 15 years.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
The original movie, released in 1999, starred Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
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And Mullin, a 48-year-old former Republican senator from Oklahoma and former mixed martial arts fighter, is also known for fiery exchanges with congressional committees, once challenging a Teamsters leader during a 2023 hearing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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With first-round pick Caleb Downs expected to lock down the nickel cornerback spot, the competition will be fiery for the other two spots.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Backstage, a handful of high-spirited elementary-age girls — known as Vista Horizon, a K-pop quintet from K-town — waved to them in awe and offered their congratulations.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Well Decorated Shells, sparkles, and intricate beading work together to create a sandal that embraces summer’s spirited energy.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Bonner brought the bull market with him to CSUF, bringing his pressing, pestering and passionate style of play to a fanbase starved for success.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden is set to be filled to the brim Monday night with passionate Knicks fans decked out in their orange and blue pride, but eyes may be on what two of the most powerful New Yorkers will be doing during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The palate balances sweetness and spice, showcasing flavors of toffee, caramel, and a touch of sweet, cooked cereal, followed by cinnamon, clove, and a peppery mid-palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The peppery flavor of this fast-growing green actually benefits from the shade, keeping it from getting too spicy.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Alternatively, if exercising within four hours of bedtime, opt for short-duration, light-to-moderate-intensity exercises, such as brisk walking, or slow jogging for 30 minutes.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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Given the brisk start then, is there still hope that the best is yet to come?—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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