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Recent Examples of frisky The cast boasts an excess of talent, not least a plucky Fantasia Barrino, a regal Taraji P. Henson, and a frisky Danielle Brooks, making room for herself alongside Oprah in this film’s legacy. Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2024 But its episodic nature stays frisky, weird and unpredictable throughout. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024 Finland has a reputation for being frisky and has the will to make any game more interesting. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024 Just off her patio, a tank of frisky rainbow trout pulses with water siphoned in from a nearby river. Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frisky 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisky
Adjective
  • Regular nail maintenance not only protects your surfaces but also your skin from their playful scratches.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Demure and Mindful At Liam's Den & Bubble Bar inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort inside the Palazzo Tower in Las Vegas, this cocktail is light, playful, and sweet with just the right level of tang — much like romance.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The model of leaning on external policing, rather than paid fact-checking, takes a page from the policies adopted by X under the control of Elon Musk, who bought the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022 and has since emerged as one of Trump’s most energetic — and influential — supporters.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The tone of the film also matched Aubrey so much as an artist, and her energetic match was so perfect to me.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • From Ali’s perspective, this story is a quintessential Black ‘Dena story: eco-conscious, family orientated, spiritually vibrant, and lively — even in death.
    Keyaira Kelly, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Grover Grover is a lively and enthusiastic blue monster who loves exploring and going on new adventures.
    Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The animated tennis is only as good as the tennis being played.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Flying high Raspy voiced Pierce Brosnan presented the award along with the animated Mode, who strolled onto the stage and interacted with the actor, who had recently concluded his run portraying James Bond.
    Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • How many of these clubs are currently active in San Diego County?
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Highland is a relic of several bygone eras: one in which burial grounds were segregated by race, but also one where cemeteries played a more active role in community and religious life.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The palate is lush and sweet, with brisk acidity to balance the sweetness.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Drinking more water and taking brisk walks in cool temperatures can be good for overall health.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.
    Jeffrey Russell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024

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“Frisky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisky. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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