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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a peppy dance performance
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Recent Examples of peppy
The best of them deliver peppy performance and stellar fuel economy that translates into low operating costs, with their operating range limited only by the amount of gas in the tank.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Largely, the songs feel more introspective than Deal’s earlier work, maybe because her songs with the Breeders, the Amps, and Pixies feel peppier than the music on Nobody.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
The perfume opens with invigorating whiffs of black pepper and wild currant, which gives the Bulgarian rose and geranium in the heart notes a peppier edge.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The launch was scrappy, to say the least–the kombucha was packaged in kegs, not the peppy, colorful cans the product is known for today.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Largely, the songs feel more introspective than Deal’s earlier work, maybe because her songs with the Breeders, the Amps, and Pixies feel peppier than the music on Nobody.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
The perfume opens with invigorating whiffs of black pepper and wild currant, which gives the Bulgarian rose and geranium in the heart notes a peppier edge.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The launch was scrappy, to say the least–the kombucha was packaged in kegs, not the peppy, colorful cans the product is known for today.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
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The model of leaning on external policing, rather than paid fact-checking, takes a page from the policies adopted by X under the control of Elon Musk, who bought the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022 and has since emerged as one of Trump’s most energetic — and influential — supporters.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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The tone of the film also matched Aubrey so much as an artist, and her energetic match was so perfect to me.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
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There’s lively interplay with Rick Rosato on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.—
Giovanni Russonello,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Given its flavor and sensory profiles, Barbera is an ideal selection at lunch, especially as its lively acidity cuts through the fatty qualities of all types of salumi.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The dynamic beach and dune habitats there are home to a whopping 370 different bird species, from migratory waterfowl to shorebirds to raptors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Temecula Valley is a dynamic wine region with a growing reputation for quality and diversity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Unlike the Oscars, however, the ADG Awards are split between contemporary, animated, period, and fantasy films.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
3 Jan. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Latvia and Thailand both made history with the former’s animated fantasy Flow and the latter’s How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, a tear-jerking comedy-drama that has been a box office sensation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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Their brisk, lively, and skeptical history of subversion starts with ancient times, stops off in early modern Europe before moving on to recent centuries, and ends with a look forward.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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Muscle strengthening is still an important way to reach your physical activity requirements for optimal bone and muscle health, and walking (especially a brisk walk) is a great supplemental activity. — AVIV JOSHUA, MS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD 2.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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There was an announcement today about $45 million for some active transportation.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Jan. 2025
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Older adults need closer to 1.2 grams, while active individuals would need closer to 1.2-1.7 grams.—
Kari Sonde,
TIME,
13 Jan. 2025
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
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Single Woman Defies Stigmas By Sending Out Solo Holiday Cards By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 Holiday cards are a cherished tradition, with cheerful family portraits gracing refrigerators nationwide each December.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Pansies bloom for up to six months, coloring the winter garden in a range of cheerful hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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