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as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the town meeting featured a spirited debate about the proposed ban on skateboarding in the plaza downtown
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a team known for its spirited and in-your-face basketball
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Recent Examples of spirited
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
As with any kind of significant plans among any family, spirited debate and differing desires remain part of the process.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
On TikTok, innocuous creators have accidentally stirred up spirited debates over wedding-guest dresses—and celebrities aren’t immune to the discourse, either.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The point, for both sides, was the spirited debate that took place in the ornate Capitol hearing room Tuesday morning.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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The Heat led by as many as 15 points in the first half and entered halftime with a 14-point advantage behind a spirited defensive effort.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
As with any kind of significant plans among any family, spirited debate and differing desires remain part of the process.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
On TikTok, innocuous creators have accidentally stirred up spirited debates over wedding-guest dresses—and celebrities aren’t immune to the discourse, either.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The point, for both sides, was the spirited debate that took place in the ornate Capitol hearing room Tuesday morning.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited
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Read Next World ‘Stocky’ creature with ‘fiery orange’ eyes found mating.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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Tapping Into The Power Of Fandom Arts organizations tend to have passionate fan bases that rival those of professional sports teams and music artists.—
Larry Bomback,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rebellious young Jim Hopper, the son of the town police chief, can’t seem to do anything right; the spunky Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and leave town, stat (but still has a thing for bad boys); and the tech nerd Bob is hopelessly in love with her.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trawling through the bowels of the luxury resort, the prez has some allies with her (Manny, the Chinese First Lady, the spunky head of the International Monetary Fund) and some duds (Douglas Hodge as the British Prime Minister, cast here as a moron with some wonderful comic relief).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 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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Think: a brisk stair climb between Zoom calls, a few yoga stretches before breakfast, or a quick round of squats at the top of each hour.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While its cozy fabric will serve you well on brisk spring evenings, its lightweight design is easy to throw over your shoulders for added texture once temperatures rise.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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