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 in January 2021, Hurley watched as her usually spunky youngest daughter began experiencing nose bleeds and prolonged bouts of lethargy.
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Johnny Dodd, People.com, 15 June 2025
Several creators have reintroduced their audiences to the aesthetic, either through spunky explainers or by paying creative homage to the style.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
With her spunky, outgoing nature, Li’Niaha loves making new friends at daycare to play with.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
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Johnny Dodd, People.com, 15 June 2025
Several creators have reintroduced their audiences to the aesthetic, either through spunky explainers or by paying creative homage to the style.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 May 2025
With her spunky, outgoing nature, Li’Niaha loves making new friends at daycare to play with.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
Adjective
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Turn four, in particular, put on a display of fiery orange and red, visible to the naked eye.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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After surviving a fiery car wreck and successfully skipping his final year of high school to enroll at USC, incoming star freshman Alijah Arenas should be cleared to join the team for practice on Thursday, coach Eric Musselman confirmed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Enjoying Jazz In its 21st year, the spirited Cape Cod Jazz Festival offers visitors (hotel guests and the public) the chance to enjoy live music and try great food and drinks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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There was a spirited late rally which came to nothing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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When colleges support these efforts, faculty champions are able to build powerful partnerships around campus, while passionate students find creative and effective ways to connect with their peers.—
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars staffed by passionate locals and patronized by an in-the-know clientele have begun to push Nice back into the spotlight.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 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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Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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