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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Video of the crash shared with the Statesman showed the airplanes colliding, spinning together and crashing to the ground in a fiery explosion.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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During his interview with The New York Times after his ouster, Pelley provided some context for his fiery statements directed at Bilton during that tumultuous all-hands meeting.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 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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Its unique balance of sweetness and peppery tang quickly made Stubbs a household name across the South.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Vinegary or peppery sauces pair well with malty beers, like an Oktoberfest or Marzen beer.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Consumers haven’t slowed down their brisk spending.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But there are moments of the season that simply call out for a brisk read.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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