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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
that snappy outfit really should impress your date
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
typically snappy weather for March
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!
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as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel
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Recent Examples of snappy
Many young adults rely on TikTok for an endless stream of memes, snappy dances, political commentary, news and humor.
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David McCabe, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
As is so often the case with short snappy principles taught to undergrads, it got taken too far.
—Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
The OnePlus 13 feels smooth and snappy in everyday use with one of the nicest UIs but there are bugs.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
There's no limited-slip differential here as the team at Tolman's thought this could detract from the car's original snappy cornering behavior.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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David McCabe, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
As is so often the case with short snappy principles taught to undergrads, it got taken too far.
—Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
The OnePlus 13 feels smooth and snappy in everyday use with one of the nicest UIs but there are bugs.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
There's no limited-slip differential here as the team at Tolman's thought this could detract from the car's original snappy cornering behavior.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappy
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Over the holidays, all of Victoria and David's children celebrated Christmas together and everyone snapped tons of stylish photos to prove it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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This stylish Kendra Scott bracelet makes a statement with its small heart and stretches to accommodate many wrist sizes.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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By the end, Liverpool’s players seemed tired and Klopp was irritable, clearly in need of a rest.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The trio’s sixth record is charmingly irritable in both of its moods: hopped up on fluffy coffee while cracking baseball jokes, or dragging out downbeats and lamenting power structures to goad listeners with mounting anticipation.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2024
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But Posey’s first significant trade as president of baseball operations required a bit of a cold touch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Carter Tanton The terraced grounds host a pool and spa, cold plunge, sauna, and several alfresco lounging spots.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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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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However, one in particular has been spreading at a rapid rate across America.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s rapid rollout of executive actions and his willingness to talk to the press almost daily can drown out storylines that in another administration would be a days-long controversy.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
29 Jan. 2025
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But a good coach, a lot of good ideas, smart, good leadership.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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To try to repeal the law to reintroduce wolves into Colorado is not a smart option.—
TJ Hutchinson,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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This corduroy blazer is a fashionable yet functional option with a refined notched lapel and single-button silhouette.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Celebrities have taken it upon themselves to make the airport terminal more fashionable than ever.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Washington — The Senate Finance Committee advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination Tuesday, moving forward with his confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services after a pair of fiery hearings last week that left his approval on shaky ground.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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His signature style, influenced by guitar legends yet distinctly his own, combines fiery guitar solos with a dedication to thoughtful songwriting.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappy. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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