as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
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Recent Examples of spunky
Candy Clark came to Hollywood at the dawn of the seventies, a spunky twentysomething who’d fled her conservative Texas home town and taken up modelling in New York.
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
Bubble Yum! Miu Miu’s bubblegum pink patent leather skirt acts as the spunky foundation in this transitional look.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Played by Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things, Michelle is neither likable nor believable as the spunky heroine the screenplay envisions.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
With a spunky and spirited attitude, Abby approaches each performance with an infectious enthusiasm that elevates her role and inspires those around her.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
Bubble Yum! Miu Miu’s bubblegum pink patent leather skirt acts as the spunky foundation in this transitional look.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Played by Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things, Michelle is neither likable nor believable as the spunky heroine the screenplay envisions.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
With a spunky and spirited attitude, Abby approaches each performance with an infectious enthusiasm that elevates her role and inspires those around her.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
Adjective
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Her quirky sense of humor and passion for her career align with the zodiac sign Aries, whose fiery spirit can relate.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The fiery collision involved a tour bus and a Nissan SUV.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The rest of our stay here felt equal parts sentimental and sophisticated—pie-making sessions came with hard cider tastings; a spirited host recited dad jokes alongside chocolate and whiskey pairings; and movie nights in the barn were fueled by vintage candy and cocktails.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Amber, who sculpts portraitures and takes care of their sick mom; Delia, who manages an apple farm where Charlie hides out; Bebe, who’s a free spirited DJ; and Cece, who’s a comparative lit professor.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Both Song and Johnson are passionate about the genre, citing the works of Nora Ephron and Jim Brooks, among others, as deep comforts.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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For those passionate about handheld PC gaming, the Asus ROG Ally is definitely worth your attention.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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With a balsamic glaze, a little parm, and peppery arugula, this meal is light and fresh while maintaining top-tier flavor.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rich Burgundian first aromas with black cherries and a peppery snap.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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