pluckier; pluckiest
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For example, the ancient kung fu master, the post-apocalyptic warrior, the ghost and the plucky kid all come together in this game to save the day.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
What’s very clear in every one of her plucky performances is that Francis was far more than just a smooth pop songstress — she also was loaded with natural wit, charm, and appeal.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Fortunately, Jerry’s plucky bride rises to my rescue.
—James Dodson
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
The plucky little superdog drags Superman to the Fortress of Solitude, where he is treated by a posse of robots.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
What’s very clear in every one of her plucky performances is that Francis was far more than just a smooth pop songstress — she also was loaded with natural wit, charm, and appeal.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Fortunately, Jerry’s plucky bride rises to my rescue.
—James Dodson
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
The plucky little superdog drags Superman to the Fortress of Solitude, where he is treated by a posse of robots.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plucky. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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