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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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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a peppy dance performance
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Recent Examples of peppy
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.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Between the peppy colors and slinky silhouettes, A-listers embraced warm weather dressing—meaning, no bulky coats or knitwear here!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Lindsay-Abaire’s book and lyrics and Tesori’s peppy Broadway pop music have a madcap streak that resists ever being maudlin.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
And of course, there’s the song, two relentlessly peppy melodies played over the same set of chords, written by the songwriting duo the Sherman Brothers, who also wrote the music for The Parent Trap, Mary Poppins, and The Jungle Book.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Between the peppy colors and slinky silhouettes, A-listers embraced warm weather dressing—meaning, no bulky coats or knitwear here!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Lindsay-Abaire’s book and lyrics and Tesori’s peppy Broadway pop music have a madcap streak that resists ever being maudlin.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
And of course, there’s the song, two relentlessly peppy melodies played over the same set of chords, written by the songwriting duo the Sherman Brothers, who also wrote the music for The Parent Trap, Mary Poppins, and The Jungle Book.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
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This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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With a friendly and gentle temperament, the vizsla is well suited to lively households and enjoys participating in various dog sports and outdoor activities.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton set up a lively 11-minute conversation between its fashion director and actress Emma Stone — nabbing a 20% higher watch time than the industry average.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Because that dynamic between the characters of Claressa and Jason is so specific.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Impact of Sibling Dynamics Having a child that is more difficult than your other children impacts the dynamic with other siblings in all kinds of ways.Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage musical is bedecked for the holidays.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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Moana 2 splashed into theaters on Nov. 27, and viewers are already eager to know when the animated prequel will be available on Disney+.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, December 10, the duo was spotted out for a brisk walk in New York City together.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Belmond’s Champenois says its trains do a brisk business of full buyouts, so the dedicated coach is perhaps icing on the cake.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This type of garlic preparation has more active antioxidants, which prevent cell damage, than fresh garlic.10 A 90-day clinical trial demonstrated that the people in the study who took the extract had less severe symptoms than those who didn't.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Despite not having the silicone tips that fully block out noise, the pair of earbuds still demonstrates active noise cancellation.Casey Clark, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Does Humanity weep at these painful separations from everything, animate and inanimate, with which the young heart has become entwined?Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2024
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The same themes animate Cusk’s nonfiction from this period.Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 28 June 2024
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In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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