Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-spirited
Adjective
  • Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles cereal boasts a delicious birthday cake flavor with confetti sprinkle pieces, making every bite a joyful explosion of fun.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Alyssa describes her work as colorful and joyful, often incorporating small details that together tell a larger story.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • With a spunky and spirited attitude, Abby approaches each performance with an infectious enthusiasm that elevates her role and inspires those around her.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
  • From the annual parade to a spirited river cruise, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the Irish on the days leading up to St. Patrick's Day.
    Kale Williams, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Motifs The Flora scarf, one of Gucci’s most iconic designs, was created in 1966 when Princess Grace of Monaco put in a request for a colorful and exuberant design and Rodolfo Gucci, son of founder Guccio Gucci, asked Accornero to assist.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The reversal comes amid a broader market pullback that has been fueled by concerns over U.S. tariff plans, AI spending and exuberant tech valuations.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • More than just Flagg’s multidimensional skillset, Gatorade viewed Flagg’s fiery competitiveness as a good fit for the brand.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • When the recent Starship test came to its fiery end, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responded by halting air traffic around the Orlando, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale airports.
    Edward Woodson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The popularity of this area is booming, with creatives and entrepreneurs enjoying the proximity to both nature and a lively community.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Located in the lively South Lamar enclave, Zilker Studios also showcases its designer’s flair for space efficiency.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • However, Irene could use the company and her rapport with the spunky Mia warms up a film that’s cool by design.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Over the course of just under a decade, the Youngbloods transformed from a tough, spunky New York City bar band (heard on their 1967 debut, The Youngbloods) to mellow, stoner-friendly Marin County Americana predecessors (heard on later albums like Good and Dusty).
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Born with the sun and Venus in this vivacious Fire sign, her music is inspiring and captivating, more than often challenging listeners and fellow musicians of the same genre.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Bianca Del Rio: The vivacious drag queen reigned as the celebrity monarch of Orpheus.
    Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Expect to feel energized and passionate in your one-on-one connections — whether that’s with a romantic partner, a close friend or a business colleague.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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