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Recent Examples of chirpy
Hers had a chirpy, glassy tone that conformed well to the generic, Kidz Bop-style sound that was favored at the time by Disney.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
For a sizable, open economy taking big hits from Donald Trump’s trade war, South Korea sure seems chirpy about the near-term outlook.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Brightly colored human-size bugs swarm the stage, speaking a chirpy buggy language.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
The relentlessly chirpy boosters have erected a billboard in Times Square, urging flush financiers to abandon the Apple for the Orange.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
For a sizable, open economy taking big hits from Donald Trump’s trade war, South Korea sure seems chirpy about the near-term outlook.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Brightly colored human-size bugs swarm the stage, speaking a chirpy buggy language.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
The relentlessly chirpy boosters have erected a billboard in Times Square, urging flush financiers to abandon the Apple for the Orange.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirpy
Adjective
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No one would necessarily accuse Curt of being perky and wide-eyed.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Verdict on Giada’s Lemon-Raspberry Sheet Cake Recipe With its perky fruit flavors, moist yet light texture, and showy layered format, Giada’s cake recipe certainly feels worthy of acting as the centerpiece at any spring or summer gathering.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While the film is not entirely based on her own life, it’s meant to nod to her own vivacious spirit (and love of ballroom dancing), which the filmmaker refers to throughout the film’s official press notes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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When ranking Providence as the 10th most underrated food city in America, Chowhound named the raw bar and restaurant Gift Horse as proof of the city's substantial, vivacious, and critically acclaimed food scene.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Flora felt a brimming lightness, her sprightly grin restored, a new swing in her step.—
Fiona Donovan,
Vanity Fair,
30 Dec. 2025
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The sprightly song is now the longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard chart history after extending its reign on the Hot 100 to 20 total weeks this year.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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Instacart, on the other hand, reported strong revenue for its most recent period and issued an optimistic forecast for its first quarter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Operators remain cautiously optimistic, even as rising costs and softer traffic persist.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Its unnervingly jaunty melody pushes against devastating lyrics, and Simone kept updating its verses as new American horrors demanded acknowledgment.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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Glue the point of the hat to the side to give it a jaunty look.—
Caylin Harris,
Parents,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And lively neighborhoods like Myeongdong and Hongdae are hot spots for shopping, local street food, K-pop culture, and nightlife.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The track is one of the shortest on the EP but the most concise, composed simply of guitar, strings, Tems’ lilting falsetto, and sparse backing vocals.—
Nelson C.J,
Rolling Stone,
21 Nov. 2025
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The second violins introduce the second movement with a soft, lilting quality, creating music that’s elegant and musically complex.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the trial, many of Cardi's impassioned exchanges with the Janfaza went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tang joined Adult Swim in 2012 and contributed to the development of numerous live‑action and animated originals including Joe Pera Talks with You, Royal Crackers, The Eric Andre Show, and the WGA Award-winning Three Busy Debras.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Chirpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirpy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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