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
But as the spunky pixie holding the story’s reins, Bobo commands our attention.
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Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
John's dramatic introduction to thunderstorms, captured so vividly on video, is a reminder of the vulnerability of our most spunky and playful pets.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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.
—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
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Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
John's dramatic introduction to thunderstorms, captured so vividly on video, is a reminder of the vulnerability of our most spunky and playful pets.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
Adjective
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While Starship traveled its furthest distance of 2025 during its May 27 flight, the test marked the third time in a row that the spacecraft came apart in a fiery mishap before attempting key objectives.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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After the intensity of the Virgo New Moon and the deep-dive vibes of the Scorpio Moon earlier in the week, this fiery lunar shift invites us to shake things off.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jinny is also genuinely fun to work with—spirited, quick-witted, and always ready with a food analogy for any occasion.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jinny is also genuinely fun to work with — spirited, quick-witted, and always ready with a food analogy for any occasion.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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More great features Modern glass design: The sellers, who were active in property management, were passionate about the extensive use of glass in the home.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, is passionate about pots and pans and how they’re stored.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
22 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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The result is a harmonious interplay of flavors, where hints of caramel and vanilla intertwine with peppery rye and a subtle malty backbone, all culminating in a smooth, 100-proof finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Analysts expect brisk growth in the next two years.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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