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
Since releasing her debut album last year, Ella Langley and her spunky New Traditionalist country have left their mark on Nashville.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Alongside Shatner as the eponymous police sergeant and war veteran, the series featured a younger cast of spunky recruits, played by Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed and James Darren.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Las Vegas may have finished the season 21-4, but California looks really spunky for a playoff run.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Alongside Shatner as the eponymous police sergeant and war veteran, the series featured a younger cast of spunky recruits, played by Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed and James Darren.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Las Vegas may have finished the season 21-4, but California looks really spunky for a playoff run.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
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The conflict plays out against the backdrop of stunning visuals, leaning into the film's name as the characters battle in icy blue oceans and attempt to escape fiery explosions.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Maple and oak leaves blaze in brilliant yellows, fiery reds, and deep oranges, set against the lush green of the forest floor.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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With its ample 10,000 square feet, 15-foot ceilings and seating for 190 guests, Qua will be a space for spirited gatherings, with interiors by design agency HBA.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Know Where To Go Popular spots include Myers Quad and North Campus Quad, with each offering a very spirited atmosphere within walking distance of the stadium.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The locals, who have not celebrated a major men’s team championship since 2011, either, have waited a long time to express their passionate feelings about this one.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Now, peppery and earthy notes, with whispers of charred oak, are detectable.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Slices of lusciously marbled brisket have a sharp, peppery bark, and the pork ribs are tinged pink with smoke straight down to the bone.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Leisurely walking, especially for short distances, may not be enough to get the full potential benefit compared with walking longer distances at a brisker pace.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Spa Set at one of the far ends of the lodge, the wellness area has two treatment rooms, a steam room, and a plunge pool maintained at a brisk 50 degrees.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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