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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a pert girl who is a member of the cheerleading squad
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
a pert retort that irritated the teacher
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as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a pert suggestion for a truly original marketing campaign
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Recent Examples of pert
The airport is three miles away, and the central shopping and dining district is contained within a pert five-block grid.
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Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2022
Don’t Look Up in a pale blue Gucci suit, standing alongside a beaming, pregnant Jennifer Lawrence, a clean-cut Leonardo Dicaprio, and a pert Meryl Streep.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2021
Ohlsson’s left hand alone exposed any number of passages glossed over by most interpretations, and the orchestra under Blomstedt was a pert, colorful, and utterly cohesive body.
—Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
In this recipe, on the other hand, alliums are front and center, with leeks standing upright, pert and proud, and calling unapologetic attention to themselves.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2022
Don’t Look Up in a pale blue Gucci suit, standing alongside a beaming, pregnant Jennifer Lawrence, a clean-cut Leonardo Dicaprio, and a pert Meryl Streep.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2021
Ohlsson’s left hand alone exposed any number of passages glossed over by most interpretations, and the orchestra under Blomstedt was a pert, colorful, and utterly cohesive body.
—Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
In this recipe, on the other hand, alliums are front and center, with leeks standing upright, pert and proud, and calling unapologetic attention to themselves.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pert
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There’s lively interplay with Rick Rosato on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Given its flavor and sensory profiles, Barbera is an ideal selection at lunch, especially as its lively acidity cuts through the fatty qualities of all types of salumi.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The kids were very cute & the crates were very broken.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the cute black-and-white photo, Hailey, who appeared to be makeup-free, could be seen planting a kiss on Jack’s foot and holding onto his ankle.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, PepsiCo ran a single ad that touted a new spicy iteration of Doritos and a new lemon-lime variant of Mountain Dew.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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The vegan wrap combines smashed falafel, hummus, roasted red peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce inside a lavash flatbread which fans might recognize from the Spinach, Feta and Egg White Wrap.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Players describe Dillingham as fun, energetic and a little goofy.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This roof-raising, trunk-rattling record is loaded with vibrant synths and energetic bars galore.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Unlike the Oscars, however, the ADG Awards are split between contemporary, animated, period, and fantasy films.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Latvia and Thailand both made history with the former’s animated fantasy Flow and the latter’s How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, a tear-jerking comedy-drama that has been a box office sensation.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bring this dish to the family potluck and let the snap peas shine with a sweet honey and zesty lemon dressing.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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For example, a citrusy strain like Lemon Haze pairs beautifully with zesty appetizers, while an earthy strain like Granddaddy Purple complements hearty or spiced dishes.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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Toward the end, the story begins to shift perspective, first from Gabriel to his friend June, then to Thornton, and finally to the animate natural world around them.Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Pert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pert. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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