snappiness

noun

Definition of snappinessnext
as in liveliness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappiness
  1. vivacity
  2. vibrancy
  3. animation
  4. spunk
  5. vigor
  6. dynamism
  7. zing
  8. spirit
Noun
  • Most striking are the visuals, rendered with vivacity and poignancy.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Rarely in any American film, and certainly any American film before that time, was a prostitute portrayed with such character and vivacity, such disarming truthfulness.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of vivacity
Noun
  • By building strong relationships with local businesses and residents, investors can boost property value and support the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Its quaint lobby transported me to a world filled with classic Southern elegance while the decor echoed many of the elements of Charleston’s rich history, sprinkled with freshness and vibrancy.
    DeAnna Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • The company, which was founded by Stan Spry and Jeff Holland, reps talent across literary, animation, and unscripted television and also produces and finances shows such as Syfy’s Day of the Dead, Netflix’s Twelve Forever and Tubi’s Breaking Bear.
    Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The guild represents more than 6,000 artists, technicians, writers and production workers in the animation industry.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of animation
Noun
  • Recently headlining Afropunk New York 2024, the singer has yet to lose her spunk.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Paul Robeson was called all of the above, in addition to the more familiar slurs applied to a Black man who showed a little spunk in a Jim Crow culture.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of spunk
Noun
  • This is a watershed moment that underscores the need for democracies to defend their institutions with vigor and resolve.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Detroit Free Press William Roberts, a political animal who loved Walled Lake, his wife and serving the Lord with equal vigor, died Saturday after a long illness.
    M.L. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The process of diagnosing how to durably unlock the attacking dynamism the Canucks were able to lean on in the first half of last season, and which was blunted somewhat down the stretch and into the postseason, is ongoing for Tocchet and his assistants this offseason.
    Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This last part is vital as the pace of technological advancement around deepfakes, coupled with the more general dynamism of the IT landscape, means both employers and employees must adapt quickly to minimize disruption and maintain business continuity.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of dynamism
Noun
  • The pops of green pickled peppercorns add acidity and zing, while the crunch of the peanuts helps break up the sauce.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The punch of rum is perfectly complemented with the pop of ginger beer and finished off with a zing of lime.
    Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of zing
Noun
  • In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While plenty of drinkers crowd the bar area, lots of Guinness also flows upstairs at the gastropub, which has the spirit of a French village restaurant.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of spirit
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