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Socorro’s social nature, her spunk and her adaptability were likely rooted in her early childhood experiences tagging along with her father to bullfights and bars.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025 -
His spunk and verve have attracted comedian Nikki Glaser who dropped by to cheer him on.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2024
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Brandee Evans portrays the mourned Tammy with an easy vivacity (one that invites viewers to miss her as well).—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Most striking are the visuals, rendered with vivacity and poignancy.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Nov. 2024
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The drop in pedestrian traffic caused by workers staying at home during the pandemic and continuing to work remotely has been a drain on the vibrancy and sense of security in the Financial District, which is depressing office leasing and hampering the neighborhood’s comeback, Sischo said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The vibrancy of international exhibitions and institutions acts as a bridge between China and the world, providing the industry with insights and channels.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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Texas fascinates with its famous hubris, its huge distances, its undeniable vigor, its wealth, and its sense of always being on some kind of cutting-edge.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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By 2023, when Mr. DeSantis was Mr. Trump’s main rival for the Republican nomination, Ms. Wiles and her team were pursuing him with vigor.—
Elisabeth Bumiller,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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So in December, after a few years of planning and research, Couture debuted Local Liquid, a centralized online shop for local beverages — not just craft beer, but coffee, wine, spirits, seltzers, mixers and juices.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nordic sweaters were everywhere over the first festival weekend, as patrons got into the spirit of things.—
David Allen Jenn Ackerman,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The movement highlighted the ease and lightness of layers and the dynamism of the clothes.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rower added that Berrío’s experience working with contemporary artists was relevant because of the prescient dynamism of Calder’s work — the artist even had his own version of performance art.—
Ted Loos,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Tan says the ingredients in the salad represent different things: fish for abundance, vegetables for vitality and so on.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Fire element, which represents warmth and vitality, is closely associated with the heart and believed to influence feelings of love, joy and passion.—
Joseph Sudhip,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For the first time in more than 30 years — and only for six weeks — Fox will not lead off its Sunday animation block with The Simpsons.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy — With a background in visual effects and animation, director Jeff Fowler shares how directing the Sonic films has been a dream come true.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Spunkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunkiness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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