spunkiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunkiness
Noun
  • His band, which included former San Diego guitarist Jose Rios, played with spunk and well-calibrated precision whether delivering uptempo funk and hip-hop numbers, tender R&B love songs or slinky reggae grooves.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • Owing to her Western spunk, talent for deduction, ability to identify a tobacco scent Holmes cannot and the detective’s need for a sidekick, she’s made his assistant.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Although the novel was set in the Eighties, the film came to symbolize British culture in the 1990s, with an iconic catchphrase — choose life — that, although it was originally delivered with irony, became synonymous with the vivacity of Britain at the time.
    Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
  • The key has been the gradual introduction of a new generation around the experienced core to supplement their talents with pace and vivacity.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Completed in February 2024, the highly specced ride was originally finished in Arctic Grey but has been given a bright paint job that reflects the vibrancy of the three-time Grammy winner’s performances.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
  • Using a purple shampoo can maintain the vibrancy of your hair between your salon visits.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • These are piercing, sucking feeders that can reduce plant vigor and lead to some leaf decline.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
  • Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • That spirit of innovation has shaped our approach to programs globally.
    Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Instead, we're meant to interpret the montage as Anna's way of carrying Jamie's spirit with her through her life.
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Whether rooted in tradition or boldly pushing the envelope with unique grains and finishes, these medal-winning rye whiskeys reflect the depth and dynamism of the American whiskey scene.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • The festival continues to position itself as the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India, showcasing the diversity and dynamism of contemporary Indian storytelling across languages and platforms.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The clinical results released to mark the serum’s 10th anniversary reiterate the reason behind the product’s lasting power: a 23% reduction in fine lines, 28% improvement in hydration, and 43% boost in skin vitality.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The overall mood strikes a new balance between ease, refinement and visual vitality, infusing men’s fashion with a refreshing sense of modern elegance.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Mask of the Phantasm proves that some of DC's best movies have already been happening for years in animation.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • In my experience, a single celebratory animation can anchor habit loops better than a month of push-notification nags.
    Alex Kreger, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Spunkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunkiness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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