as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a perky cheerleader
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Recent Examples of perky
The propulsive beat sounds instantly club bound (Mike Dean co-produced), and Scott sounds especially comfortable, rapping a perky, proficient verse.
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Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Engaging, delightfully lively with perky acidity and soft tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) Circa 2008, even Adams’s vamps were perky.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Director Stephen Herek’s perky tale sticks to the seasonal entertainment recipe but sprinkles in dashes of humor and draws out exuberant performances from everyone in the cast.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Engaging, delightfully lively with perky acidity and soft tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) Circa 2008, even Adams’s vamps were perky.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Director Stephen Herek’s perky tale sticks to the seasonal entertainment recipe but sprinkles in dashes of humor and draws out exuberant performances from everyone in the cast.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perky
Adjective
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For such an energetic and vertical player, runs like that one should net him many more.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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This fresh and energetic horror movie makes a notable new addition to Soderbergh's storied filmography.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Jones' shelter bio describes him as a lively, affectionate Terrier mix who enjoys long walks, playing with tennis balls and frisbees, and cuddling up with his favorite humans.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Christopher Renshaw, the show features lively musical staging and choreography by Rickey Tripp.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Connor’s total horror at Elsbeth being at this retreat alone, and being prevented from contacting the outside world, is his most animated moment to date.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since then, she’s appeared in Love, Simon (2018), Wonka (2024), and the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, and lent her voice to animated projects like Wish (2023), American Dad (2021–2022), and DuckTales (2018–2020).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Phone tolls allegedly showed that Jones’ number called the victim’s phone twice on Aug. 6, but after Jones’ number was no longer active.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That's because hamsters are nocturnal and most active at night, Childs said.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The palate is lush and sweet, with brisk acidity to balance the sweetness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Drinking more water and taking brisk walks in cool temperatures can be good for overall health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The news for the Red Sox is not nearly as cheerful, however, Despite the acquisitions of starting pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, Boston will finish dead last in the AL East, winning only 78 games (77.6 is the exact projection).—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Since the days of Hillary, Sherpas have been renowned not only for their stamina at high altitudes and capacity for hard work, but also their cheerful friendliness and simple grace.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
22 Nov. 2022
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But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
The New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2022
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“Perky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perky. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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