as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
that sparky little kid tires me out just looking at him
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Recent Examples of sparky
Mellow wisps of cinnamon acquire the snappy, sparky heat of Red Hots.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
To be the dramatic focus of attention in a potentially sparky environment, like the old days.
—wsj.com, 4 May 2023
Mamie is as sparky and vibrant as her flaming red hair, the kind of Auntie Mame relative all of us crave.
—Priscilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
The result is a sparky oral history and a tribute to the power of pop culture to spotlight tough problems; critics might have been lukewarm about its broad strokes, but 9 to 5 was the highest-grossing comedy of 1980, made a star of screen newbie Dolly Parton and spun off a TV series and a musical.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
If her beachy looks sometimes disguised her craft, that craft has always been there, as has her ethos, a sparky combination of spiky, dizzy and no-nonsense.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2022
Among them was 23-year-old Rustlav, a boyish and sparky recent college graduate, whose last name has been withheld to protect his family unable to flee from Ukraine.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2022
He’s matched by a sullen but sparky Ella Dacres as his adolescent rival Alice.
—David Benedict, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021
This period-instrument band heralds its return to live performances with a sparky French Baroque program, featuring two tales of reunion in cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre and Louis-Nicolas Clérambault.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Sep. 2021
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
To be the dramatic focus of attention in a potentially sparky environment, like the old days.
—wsj.com, 4 May 2023
Mamie is as sparky and vibrant as her flaming red hair, the kind of Auntie Mame relative all of us crave.
—Priscilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
The result is a sparky oral history and a tribute to the power of pop culture to spotlight tough problems; critics might have been lukewarm about its broad strokes, but 9 to 5 was the highest-grossing comedy of 1980, made a star of screen newbie Dolly Parton and spun off a TV series and a musical.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
If her beachy looks sometimes disguised her craft, that craft has always been there, as has her ethos, a sparky combination of spiky, dizzy and no-nonsense.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2022
Among them was 23-year-old Rustlav, a boyish and sparky recent college graduate, whose last name has been withheld to protect his family unable to flee from Ukraine.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2022
He’s matched by a sullen but sparky Ella Dacres as his adolescent rival Alice.
—David Benedict, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021
This period-instrument band heralds its return to live performances with a sparky French Baroque program, featuring two tales of reunion in cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre and Louis-Nicolas Clérambault.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparky
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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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Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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This festive attraction features over 6 million dazzling lights and animated displays along a mile-long route.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But playing José, says Bardem, was not nearly as terrifying, or as traumatic, as the prospect of performing in an animated musical with Spellbound.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Newman and Hedgepeth agreed that Hanes Moves would be a huge solution in terms of comfort for their active consumers.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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This active engagement can take many forms, from initiating conversations on social media to hosting focus groups and participating in community forums.Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Toward the end, the story begins to shift perspective, first from Gabriel to his friend June, then to Thornton, and finally to the animate natural world around them.Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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While different religions and ancient cultures had described the planet as animate for eons, Lovelock’s contemporaries in the scientific community were more apt to shun this notion, preferring a Darwinian stance that species adapted to their environments, but not vice versa.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Try making real hot cocoa after a brisk walk around the block, or bake a batch of cookies to share with your neighbors.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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Try to get around 30 minutes of moderate activity daily, such as brisk walking, and include muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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There’s also all-day dining in its cheerful El Hall bistro and bar.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Winter Nights & River Lights (Nov. 22-Jan. 5) This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Sparky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparky. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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