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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Recent Examples of zippy
Designed to feel like a burst of orange juice on the skin, the zippy cream has a refreshing feel, while its instantly hydrating properties help prime the skin for makeup.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
But the pacing is zippy; the animation is lush and textured, especially when the series, unexpectedly and wonderfully, veers into the supernatural; and the characterization tweaks are inspired, especially those that will make the most narrow-minded people mad.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
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Fast, delicious, and colorful, this zippy slaw is a welcome fresh addition to your favorite sandwich.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
In contrast to the original series (or, at least, popular perceptions of it), the new Matlock maintains a lively, youthful spirit, with rapid-fire dialogue and a zippy pace reminiscent of writer-producer Jennie Snyder Urman's previous big project, Jane the Virgin.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
But the pacing is zippy; the animation is lush and textured, especially when the series, unexpectedly and wonderfully, veers into the supernatural; and the characterization tweaks are inspired, especially those that will make the most narrow-minded people mad.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
Get the recipe 03 of 10 Quick Pickled Slaw
Fast, delicious, and colorful, this zippy slaw is a welcome fresh addition to your favorite sandwich.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
In contrast to the original series (or, at least, popular perceptions of it), the new Matlock maintains a lively, youthful spirit, with rapid-fire dialogue and a zippy pace reminiscent of writer-producer Jennie Snyder Urman's previous big project, Jane the Virgin.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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Stroll corridors filled with lively conversation; hear and see in faithful detail what transpired almost three centuries ago.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Guests arrived to glasses of chilled champagne, fond embraces, and the buzz of lively conversation.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, December 10, the duo was spotted out for a brisk walk in New York City together.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Belmond’s Champenois says its trains do a brisk business of full buyouts, so the dedicated coach is perhaps icing on the cake.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage musical is bedecked for the holidays.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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Moana 2 splashed into theaters on Nov. 27, and viewers are already eager to know when the animated prequel will be available on Disney+.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Short books to read to meet your reading goal Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This announcement comes as Cole continues an active year in music.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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That left guitarist Angus Young as the last active member of AC/DC’s Back in Black lineup.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
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This approach not only helps companies save time and resources but also enhances the experience for job seekers by providing them with faster feedback and a smoother hiring journey.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Inflation report on Wednesday to show faster rise The U.S. consumer price index report on Wednesday is expected to show that the headline inflation rate has risen to 2.7%, in November, up from the 2.6% in October, according to Dow Jones estimates.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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