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Recent Examples of spunky Played by Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things, Michelle is neither likable nor believable as the spunky heroine the screenplay envisions. Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025 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 The tailoring was fluid, the prints spunky, and the coats beautiful. Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for spunky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunky
Adjective
  • Read Next World ‘Stocky’ creature with ‘fiery orange’ eyes found mating.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The Feldman Sisters–Mishel and Nicol–bring a fresh, feminine and fiery voice to the street art movement.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Jimmy Butler led the team in scoring with 38, and Steph Curry made two back-breaking late 3-pointers to help the Warriors survive a spirited last-second Memphis push.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The visitors put in a spirited first half, marking Wood — the Nottingham Forest striker who is New Zealand’s all-time leading goalscorer by a considerable margin — with two or three defenders and dependably clearing crosses into the box.
    Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond football, Sanders is equally passionate about advancing women’s sports.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In-Ring Update, Nia Jax Sidelined, Multiple AEW Injuries Eddie Kingston Known for his passionate promos and hard-hitting in-ring style, Eddie Kingston has captured the hearts of many wrestling fans.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • With a balsamic glaze, a little parm, and peppery arugula, this meal is light and fresh while maintaining top-tier flavor.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Pair with pasta with a peppery meat sauce or with a clafoutis dessert.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Spunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunky. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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