1
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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2
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
Kari Ferrell’s memoir is a zippy, intimate account of low-level trickery before the era of scams fully erupted.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a zippy minerality and lingering red berry notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
This fresh, crunchy, and zippy salad does just that, thanks to the sunny citrus and fragrant fennel in this fast-fix winter salad recipe.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Bright, zippy with a pop of zesty lime balanced with sea salt.
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—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a zippy minerality and lingering red berry notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
This fresh, crunchy, and zippy salad does just that, thanks to the sunny citrus and fragrant fennel in this fast-fix winter salad recipe.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Bright, zippy with a pop of zesty lime balanced with sea salt.
N.A.R.C.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zippy
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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Listen: The Five Eyes have noticed Hanging over the rapid dissolution of these old relationships is the question of who would lead in the United States’ absence.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The report listed 17 recommendations falling under four categories: rapid access to housing and shelter; expanded overdose prevention; physical, mental health and substance use treatment; and collaboration with municipalities and unincorporated communities to reduce traffic deaths.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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The incubator’s space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city’s nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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For the first track, she was backed by an energetic male dance troupe; the second performance was more subdued.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2025
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The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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For both the animated and live-action cinematic work, the storyboards can help the film team understand how to shoot the scenes, anticipate possible difficulties, and facilitate the actors in understanding their characters and the special settings.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Assist/little Lake Fire has burned four acres of private land after being active for seven hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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This process continues until a film achieves more than half of the active votes, thereby winning Best Picture.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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State of play: Interstate 70 is getting a direct connection to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which means motorists will no longer have to detour onto surface streets and the scores of convenience stores, fast food joints and gas stations in Breezewood.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The developments on high performance computing AI are moving forward at a fast rate.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zippy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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