pluckier; pluckiest
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They’re released into the shallow mantle and can soon come back into the atmosphere via volcanoes, ready to scavenge any plucky molecules of oxygen present in the atmosphere.
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Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Now 46, the singer draws inspiration from the music that inspired her, name-checking Prince and the Gap Band, for a spate of upbeat tunes dotted by glittery synths, pummeling 808s and plucky bass notes.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 May 2026
Her plucky little sister Isabelle (Ciara Bravo) has been Jill’s best friend forever, their bond unbreakable by even death itself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
A lot has changed since Koepp was the plucky new kid on the backlot.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
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Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Now 46, the singer draws inspiration from the music that inspired her, name-checking Prince and the Gap Band, for a spate of upbeat tunes dotted by glittery synths, pummeling 808s and plucky bass notes.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 May 2026
Her plucky little sister Isabelle (Ciara Bravo) has been Jill’s best friend forever, their bond unbreakable by even death itself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
A lot has changed since Koepp was the plucky new kid on the backlot.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plucky. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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