spunkier; spunkiest
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a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
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Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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That change-up does work, though, as a deft musical nod to Moana’s evolution from spunky sailor wannabe and rebellious daughter to rookie boat captain and beloved big sister.
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Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Luckily, with some inventive traps and a spunky attitude, Kevin is able to defend his home.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
That change-up does work, though, as a deft musical nod to Moana’s evolution from spunky sailor wannabe and rebellious daughter to rookie boat captain and beloved big sister.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Though Moo Deng is known for her spunky attitude, Nundee said her siblings were just as playful.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spunky. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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