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Recent Examples of chirpy
Trillions of chirpy, red-eyed periodical cicadas emerged from underground in a rare double emergence event.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
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
In this romantic wish list of components for the perfect pub, Orwell’s fantasy boozer is frequented by regulars who sit in the same chair night after night, employs chirpy, liver-sausage-sandwich-slinging barmaids, and serves its ale in strawberry-pink china mugs.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
This chirpy way of pushing through is signature Bloom.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
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
In this romantic wish list of components for the perfect pub, Orwell’s fantasy boozer is frequented by regulars who sit in the same chair night after night, employs chirpy, liver-sausage-sandwich-slinging barmaids, and serves its ale in strawberry-pink china mugs.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
This chirpy way of pushing through is signature Bloom.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirpy
Adjective
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My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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John wrote a perky boy’s adventure theme, usually performed by tuba, which accompanies Kevin’s more carefree moments.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over the years the vivacious Brit has has empowered countless women around the world and gained a fiercely loyal following.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Venus in Leo is vivacious and charismatic, particularly in the realm of relationships, finances and one’s personal aesthetic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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An asteroid the size of a skyscraper is approaching Earth at a sprightly 24,136 miles per hour—and will be at its closest to us in two days' time.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The trio’s nimble performances are given sprightly support by Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early as consultants trying to guide their clients to the best possible hereafter.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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After a blast of discordantly jaunty music, the film opens with Sandy’s voice dictating a letter to his estranged brother Donal (Cumming), encouraging him to return to his homeland.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are thick gold curtains, a plush white sofa, a potted palm and ivy (both fake), and a pair of wicker chairs, topped with jaunty illustrations of fictional lovers Jack and Rose.—
Laura Bannister,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska worked in a lively area of the lower South End dotted with breweries, apartment complexes and coffee shops.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The first violins unfurl a lilting, lightly bopping tune in D minor.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The movie, created with partners Native Foreign and Vertigo Films, is being produced in just nine months on a budget under $30 million—far less than typical animated features—and is slated to debut at Cannes before a global 2026 release.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Chirpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirpy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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