as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
that sparky little kid tires me out just looking at him
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Recent Examples of sparky
Syrupy and meaty aromas that include herbs and a sliver of sparky bright red fruit.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Mellow wisps of cinnamon acquire the snappy, sparky heat of Red Hots.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
To be the dramatic focus of attention in a potentially sparky environment, like the old days.
—wsj.com, 4 May 2023
Mamie is as sparky and vibrant as her flaming red hair, the kind of Auntie Mame relative all of us crave.
—Priscilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
The result is a sparky oral history and a tribute to the power of pop culture to spotlight tough problems; critics might have been lukewarm about its broad strokes, but 9 to 5 was the highest-grossing comedy of 1980, made a star of screen newbie Dolly Parton and spun off a TV series and a musical.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
If her beachy looks sometimes disguised her craft, that craft has always been there, as has her ethos, a sparky combination of spiky, dizzy and no-nonsense.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2022
Among them was 23-year-old Rustlav, a boyish and sparky recent college graduate, whose last name has been withheld to protect his family unable to flee from Ukraine.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2022
He’s matched by a sullen but sparky Ella Dacres as his adolescent rival Alice.
—David Benedict, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Mellow wisps of cinnamon acquire the snappy, sparky heat of Red Hots.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
To be the dramatic focus of attention in a potentially sparky environment, like the old days.
—wsj.com, 4 May 2023
Mamie is as sparky and vibrant as her flaming red hair, the kind of Auntie Mame relative all of us crave.
—Priscilla Gilman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
The result is a sparky oral history and a tribute to the power of pop culture to spotlight tough problems; critics might have been lukewarm about its broad strokes, but 9 to 5 was the highest-grossing comedy of 1980, made a star of screen newbie Dolly Parton and spun off a TV series and a musical.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
If her beachy looks sometimes disguised her craft, that craft has always been there, as has her ethos, a sparky combination of spiky, dizzy and no-nonsense.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2022
Among them was 23-year-old Rustlav, a boyish and sparky recent college graduate, whose last name has been withheld to protect his family unable to flee from Ukraine.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2022
He’s matched by a sullen but sparky Ella Dacres as his adolescent rival Alice.
—David Benedict, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparky
Adjective
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The incubator’s space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city’s nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Amaury is a bright, happy, and energetic boy in search of a family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Riverdale In Riverdale, outside Village Hall, there was a lively scene Tuesday afternoon as members of Michael Airhart’s mayoral campaign were ordered to remove their campaign signs from a median.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Around the room’s standing tables and plush, blush-pink lounge seats, friends, castmates, and both new and familiar faces engaged in lively conversation.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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For both the animated and live-action cinematic work, the storyboards can help the film team understand how to shoot the scenes, anticipate possible difficulties, and facilitate the actors in understanding their characters and the special settings.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Assist/little Lake Fire has burned four acres of private land after being active for seven hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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Molland had been active as a touring musician and frontman through last September.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Sparky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparky. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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