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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a pert girl who is a member of the cheerleading squad
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2
as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
a pert retort that irritated the teacher
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as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a pert suggestion for a truly original marketing campaign
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Recent Examples of pert
The airport is three miles away, and the central shopping and dining district is contained within a pert five-block grid.
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Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2022
Don’t Look Up in a pale blue Gucci suit, standing alongside a beaming, pregnant Jennifer Lawrence, a clean-cut Leonardo Dicaprio, and a pert Meryl Streep.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2021
Ohlsson’s left hand alone exposed any number of passages glossed over by most interpretations, and the orchestra under Blomstedt was a pert, colorful, and utterly cohesive body.
—Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
In this recipe, on the other hand, alliums are front and center, with leeks standing upright, pert and proud, and calling unapologetic attention to themselves.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2022
Don’t Look Up in a pale blue Gucci suit, standing alongside a beaming, pregnant Jennifer Lawrence, a clean-cut Leonardo Dicaprio, and a pert Meryl Streep.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2021
Ohlsson’s left hand alone exposed any number of passages glossed over by most interpretations, and the orchestra under Blomstedt was a pert, colorful, and utterly cohesive body.
—Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
In this recipe, on the other hand, alliums are front and center, with leeks standing upright, pert and proud, and calling unapologetic attention to themselves.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pert
Adjective
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Grover Grover is a lively and enthusiastic blue monster who loves exploring and going on new adventures.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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From Ali’s perspective, this story is a quintessential Black ‘Dena story: eco-conscious, family orientated, spiritually vibrant, and lively — even in death.—
Keyaira Kelly,
refinery29.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Guests have free access to the hotel’s cute alpine style spa with sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The pair were photographed ice skating during a cute nighttime outing.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering fruity and spicy notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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They are known for serving Sichuan, a specific type of Chinese cuisine that is hot and spicy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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This fresh and energetic horror movie makes a notable new addition to Soderbergh's storied filmography.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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For such an energetic and vertical player, runs like that one should net him many more.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Raw tuna is often presented in ways that emphasize its subtlety and richness; here, instead, all those piquant, pickly bits seem to give the fish’s oceanic sweetness permission to flex and flow, revealing its character the way a few drops of water open up a rare single malt.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even a humble staple like queso is elevated with smokey undertones, a version so good that it can easily be eaten by the spoonful, alternating with the addictively piquant salsa verde that comes to the table with warm tortilla chips.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The animated tennis is only as good as the tennis being played.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Flying high Raspy voiced Pierce Brosnan presented the award along with the animated Mode, who strolled onto the stage and interacted with the actor, who had recently concluded his run portraying James Bond.—
Randee Dawn,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The record of the year category for the 2025 Grammys is full of zesty pop hits from young female acts such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two sous vide chicken tenders in salt and pepper or zesty garlic marinade with choice of buttermilk ranch, barbecue or boom boom sauce (26g protein).—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 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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“Pert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pert. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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