as in playfully
in a quick and spirited manner
now then, step lively there
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the lively puppy was racing around the dining room floor chasing after people's shoelaces
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as in vibrant
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the party was a lively affair that lasted into the small hours of the morning
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Recent Examples of lively
Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
These various sources of inspiration have ultimately become the foundation for a lively and fast-growing industry that’s soon set to compete with larger regional players like Tokyo.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The album cover and the first video for this project had very colorful, lively imagery — very un-sedate and not sepia-toned in any way.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
These various sources of inspiration have ultimately become the foundation for a lively and fast-growing industry that’s soon set to compete with larger regional players like Tokyo.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lively
Adjective
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This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Claudine’s vibe is welcoming and the lunch crowd is energetic.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cultural enthusiasts can journey just ten minutes away to San Nicolas, Aruba’s vibrant art capital, bursting with street murals and creative works.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Against these extremes, skin tones look vibrant, varied, and balanced.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Charcuterie and cheese, potatoes and onions, meat and offal: These are the ingredients that animate Harris’s chalkboard menu, all old friends, treated with a grandmotherly mix of tenderness and brawn.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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“Lively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lively. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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