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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
that snappy outfit really should impress your date
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
typically snappy weather for March
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!
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as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel
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Recent Examples of snappy
It's all powered by the latest M4 chip, which gives it a nice, snappy performance.
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Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Plus, the turn toward shorter, snappier content means young people might miss out on a great deal of art — from epic novels to slow-burn movies.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
Sure enough, the system was snappy and responsive when booting and loading applications.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
So those shows over time got less and less interested in interrogating the parts of the relationships that were not poppy and catchy and snappy and funny and worthy of being in a trailer.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Plus, the turn toward shorter, snappier content means young people might miss out on a great deal of art — from epic novels to slow-burn movies.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
Sure enough, the system was snappy and responsive when booting and loading applications.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
So those shows over time got less and less interested in interrogating the parts of the relationships that were not poppy and catchy and snappy and funny and worthy of being in a trailer.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappy
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In early November, Crawford shared an Instagram post showcasing a glowy, makeup-free look, natural hair, and a comfy yet stylish sleep camisole to promote her skincare line Meaningful Beauty.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Excellent traction is ideal for winter conditions, and this supportive boot is casually stylish, too.Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Even if a more irritable side of her personality has emerged, there’s no excuse for cruelty.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In worst-case scenarios, pain can cause a dog to be more irritable and aggressive, like if a human had a severe headache and couldn't tolerate social interaction, Enomoto said.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 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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Stroll corridors filled with lively conversation; hear and see in faithful detail what transpired almost three centuries ago.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The company’s rapid growth since its Series A round underlines customer appetite for such solutions.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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This includes smart TVs, non-gaming laptops, phones, tablets or third party gaming devices.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smart money is on those building a future that includes a smart shorts programming strategy.Paul Pastor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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With crunchy red fruit, racy acidity, a light tannic structure and distinctive minerality, its profile has been fashionable for a while, especially amongst younger drinkers.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The majority of consumers (66 percent) say clothes made primarily from cotton are the most fashionable.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nix commands respect because of his work ethic, his maturity, his performance and his fiery competitiveness.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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