as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
needing one last kicky experience in my life, I decided to try bungee jumping
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Recent Examples of kicky
Today, Irina Shayk stepped out in New York City wearing a kicky number by Burberry, in the label’s signature plaid.
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Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
And the animation theme reveals itself to be best during a chase scene with some kicky music behind it and ample opportunities for comic book text pop-ups.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 May 2020
The soundtrack is kicky, the rank-and-file firefighters cheekier and the references to skincare routines increased, in a gentle jab at Lowe.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2020
The Korean fried chicken drummies had less crisp than the sandwich and the bibimbap bowl and they were brushed with a slightly kicky sauce.
—Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2019
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Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
And the animation theme reveals itself to be best during a chase scene with some kicky music behind it and ample opportunities for comic book text pop-ups.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 May 2020
The soundtrack is kicky, the rank-and-file firefighters cheekier and the references to skincare routines increased, in a gentle jab at Lowe.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2020
The Korean fried chicken drummies had less crisp than the sandwich and the bibimbap bowl and they were brushed with a slightly kicky sauce.
—Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
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The coming years will undoubtedly bring exciting developments as Titans and similar architectures are refined and applied to a wide range of challenges in AI and beyond.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Those wins, along with the Kiwi's fun-loving personality and exciting fighting style, make his fights must-see TV.—
Simon Head,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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An El Dorado Hills home that nearly set a residential sales record at $7 million is no longer on the market, but a new opportunity awaits just two miles away with an even more breathtaking view of Folsom Lake — at a fraction of the price.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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So, life always offers us really interesting storylines, unfortunately.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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More intriguing will be how each player uses their new affinity for the other’s calling card, as an efficient winning machine and a great showman meet — just not in the way tennis fans would have expected.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Star pitcher Roki Sasaki ended the suspense of the most intriguing free agency of the offseason.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in a thrilling Australian Open women’s final.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yet that battle of wills concluded with a thrilling forehand winner from Keys—who instantly burst into tears.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Innovation Barn is an inspiring stop for those interested in sustainability and creative solutions to environmental challenges.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, prominent figures will deliver inspiring and thought-provoking talks.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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