1
as in dynamic
having active strength of body or mind
a lifelong fitness fanatic, he remained energetic well into his 80s
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
trying to find the right music for an energetic aerobics routine
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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
the salesperson gave us an energetic sales pitch, talking excitedly about the amazing features of this year's cars
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Recent Examples of energetic
Her set was one of the most intensely energetic ones, with appearances from Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Troye Sivan.
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John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Its Earth-shattering speed caused the atmosphere to shred it 19 miles above the ground, creating an energetic shockwave equal to dozens of Hiroshima bombs.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
An energetic boy who loves to stay active, Balen, 8, enjoys spending time outside, playing sports, riding his bike and bowling.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
Profile: Peter is an energetic pup who is looking for someone with patience and understanding.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Its Earth-shattering speed caused the atmosphere to shred it 19 miles above the ground, creating an energetic shockwave equal to dozens of Hiroshima bombs.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
An energetic boy who loves to stay active, Balen, 8, enjoys spending time outside, playing sports, riding his bike and bowling.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
Profile: Peter is an energetic pup who is looking for someone with patience and understanding.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
Adjective
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His mother, her mental health, brothers, that family dynamic.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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In today’s dynamic financial landscape, access to expert insights is paramount.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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His crossword is not themed, but the entry is lively nonetheless.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located right on the bustling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s liveliest piazza built atop the ancient Roman Capitolium, this museum gives new life to a majestic 17th-century palazzo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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One study showed that a maximum reduction in mortality could result from 150 to 300 minutes per week of vigorous activity, 300 to 600 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, or a combination of these.2 2.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Advocates of vigorous government oversight look upon the concept of federal preemption as a tool of deregulation.—
Glenn G. Lammi,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The technology sector is expected to provide the most robust revenue growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platform has a robust interface that allows users to manage rosters across teams, from freshman to junior varsity (JV), and varsity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The prison has become a symbol of Bukele's aggressive policies that have targeted gang violence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Young has struggled against the Heat’s aggressive defense in recent years.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters blast worked to fully extinguish the fire.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role, which is among the most powerful federal prosecutor positions in the country.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Looney Tunes film, featuring Forte and John Cena opposite an animated Wile E. Coyote, became the most talked about movie in Hollywood in late 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros. intended to scrap the movie as part of a $115 million writedown.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fox’s rollout includes return dates for animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as premieres for reality programs including MasterChef (returning for a 15th season dubbed Dynamic Duos) and unscripted newbie The Snake, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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