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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene
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Recent Examples of kinetic
Slide and film projection, kinetic sculpture, strobe lights and music were all part of the show.
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J. Hoberman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
In this kinetic installation, actress Pantea Mehdinia’s silent expressions (e.g., grief, horror, defiance) respond to filmmaker Mohammad Parvizi’s off-screen interrogation performances, while architect Mahsa Masoudi’s spatial design reinforces the claustrophobia of surveillance.
—Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
Like the best Watanabe projects, this one promises plenty of kinetic action sequences and a killer soundtrack.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
Known for his kinetic camera and visceral storytelling, Scorsese turns inward here, using formality and visual beauty as tools to explore repression and unspoken longing.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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J. Hoberman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
In this kinetic installation, actress Pantea Mehdinia’s silent expressions (e.g., grief, horror, defiance) respond to filmmaker Mohammad Parvizi’s off-screen interrogation performances, while architect Mahsa Masoudi’s spatial design reinforces the claustrophobia of surveillance.
—Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
Like the best Watanabe projects, this one promises plenty of kinetic action sequences and a killer soundtrack.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
Known for his kinetic camera and visceral storytelling, Scorsese turns inward here, using formality and visual beauty as tools to explore repression and unspoken longing.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinetic
Adjective
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The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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Our sun cycles through its pattern of energetic activity every 11 years, but the technology scientists use to observe is advancing at a faster pace.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Other tea houses are finding themselves similarly busy, with reservations scooped up or lines out the door.—
Jasmine Ting,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Two of the five busiest airports in the European Union in 2023 were Madrid’s and Barcelona’s, according to EU data.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Think: a brisk stair climb between Zoom calls, a few yoga stretches before breakfast, or a quick round of squats at the top of each hour.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While its cozy fabric will serve you well on brisk spring evenings, its lightweight design is easy to throw over your shoulders for added texture once temperatures rise.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Users do have creative freedom — freedom to learn to draw, animate, write, score, or direct their own projects.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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Charcuterie and cheese, potatoes and onions, meat and offal: These are the ingredients that animate Harris’s chalkboard menu, all old friends, treated with a grandmotherly mix of tenderness and brawn.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Kinetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinetic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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