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
Spinning off from the 2021 movie of the same name, the show is about Pil, a spunky vagabond girl living in the medieval city of Foggyborough.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Set in 1987, Curves follows Ana, the spunky teenage daughter of Mexican immigrants, who begrudgingly works at her family’s dress factory in East Los Angeles, but has big dreams of her own.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 23 June 2025
More spunky than saccharine, Elio spends most of the film wearing a bandage over a black eye.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
But in January 2021, Hurley watched as her usually spunky youngest daughter began experiencing nose bleeds and prolonged bouts of lethargy.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Set in 1987, Curves follows Ana, the spunky teenage daughter of Mexican immigrants, who begrudgingly works at her family’s dress factory in East Los Angeles, but has big dreams of her own.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 23 June 2025
More spunky than saccharine, Elio spends most of the film wearing a bandage over a black eye.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
But in January 2021, Hurley watched as her usually spunky youngest daughter began experiencing nose bleeds and prolonged bouts of lethargy.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
Adjective
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fiery and destructive reentry created a fireball that streaked across the skies over Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Golden beer, warm waffles, and spirited festivals mark the rhythm of Belgian life—sweet, savory, and steeped in tradition.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From $465 per night. Perks: Affordable, unique design, vintage build For those who love a spirited stay, this cabin was built in 1940’s and is decorated with all the bohemian inclinations of California desert people.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prince William is a passionate soccer fan and patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most passionate, high-performing people work more than 60 hours a week.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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Rich Burgundian first aromas with black cherries and a peppery snap.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Analysts expect brisk growth in the next two years.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The new nine-speed transmission offers brisk, usually seamless shifts; though at times the acceleration can feel a bit segmented.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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