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Recent Examples of brisk Outside, the actress styled a long navy coat for the brisk end-of-winter weather. Wwd Staff, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 And beyond the capacity for culinary pursuits, the wine scene here is growing at a brisk pace. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025 Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
Adjective
  • Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented rapid, significant changes to United States immigration policy.
    Albert Sun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Defending the Intercontinental Championship on such a grand stage is a testament to his rapid ascent within the company.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.
    Marlene L. Daut, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Claudine’s vibe is welcoming and the lunch crowd is energetic.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Telegraphed data arrived in the morning, and FitzRoy made quick extrapolations from his knowledge of storm theories, sending forecasts an hour later.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Polite start, quick stall Even after Trump was elected on the promise of high tariffs, relations with Beijing got off to a polite start.
    Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • John Taylor, mayor of New Fairview, told the committee that Wise County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas with a 20% population increase since 2020.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
  • With their previous home sold and their third child on the way, Dallas designer Lisa Henderson and her husband, Luke, needed to find a new house—and fast.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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

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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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