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as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the town meeting featured a spirited debate about the proposed ban on skateboarding in the plaza downtown
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a team known for its spirited and in-your-face basketball
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Recent Examples of spirited
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
As with any kind of significant plans among any family, spirited debate and differing desires remain part of the process.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
On TikTok, innocuous creators have accidentally stirred up spirited debates over wedding-guest dresses—and celebrities aren’t immune to the discourse, either.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The point, for both sides, was the spirited debate that took place in the ornate Capitol hearing room Tuesday morning.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Heat led by as many as 15 points in the first half and entered halftime with a 14-point advantage behind a spirited defensive effort.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
As with any kind of significant plans among any family, spirited debate and differing desires remain part of the process.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
On TikTok, innocuous creators have accidentally stirred up spirited debates over wedding-guest dresses—and celebrities aren’t immune to the discourse, either.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The point, for both sides, was the spirited debate that took place in the ornate Capitol hearing room Tuesday morning.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
Adjective
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Read Next World ‘Stocky’ creature with ‘fiery orange’ eyes found mating.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sun is currently experiencing solar maximum, or the peak in its 11-year cycle, and as the sun becomes more active, researchers have observed increasingly intense solar flares and coronal mass ejections erupting from the fiery orb.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 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
Adjective
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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
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The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The other central characters fare better, especially Gotay’s moving Homer and Miller’s spunky scribe, but also McAlpine and Mark Kudisch as Floyd’s dad.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hummingbirds are a fan favorite of avid bird watchers due to their spunky personalities and impressive flying tricks (flying upside-down and backward!).—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 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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“Spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirited. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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