1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a peppy dance performance
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Recent Examples of peppy
The peppy shuffle rhythm and the bright chords ground the verse in familiar territory, but Andersson’s martial piano flourishes on the minor chord in the pre-chorus briefly pull the song somewhere older and darker.
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Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 18 June 2025
Serve with a simple side salad with a peppy vinaigrette dressing to balance the richness of this pasta bake.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Ritchie’s film starts off with a peppy tuk-tuk chase in Bangkok but then slumbers till that Lusitania moment comes around.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Built around these sentiments, this peppy banger from DJ BoBo is total Eurovision-grade cheese.
—Nick Allen, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 18 June 2025
Serve with a simple side salad with a peppy vinaigrette dressing to balance the richness of this pasta bake.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Ritchie’s film starts off with a peppy tuk-tuk chase in Bangkok but then slumbers till that Lusitania moment comes around.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Built around these sentiments, this peppy banger from DJ BoBo is total Eurovision-grade cheese.
—Nick Allen, Vulture, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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Yanga features the vibrant colors, lively rhythms, melodic tunes, and bold concepts of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The same dynamic plays out in boardrooms where executives protect their analytical reputation instead of building strategic influence.—
John Kania,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Both are Aquarians, which had fans curious about how that dynamic works behind closed doors.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin’s Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The two animated companions are available to anyone, including Grok users without a paid subscription, but users must opt in through the app’s settings to get access.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
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Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Tony Finau is tied with Xander Schauffele for the longest active streak of Tour Championship appearances with eight straight East Lake appearances.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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How to check the air quality in Wisconsin The DNR has interactive air quality maps, which show the AQI and any active alerts or advisories by county.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Character models in the distance no longer animate at a lower frame rate than those in the foreground.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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No matter its age and despite its survival being dependent on machines, just like its mother, the fetus is entirely animate.—
Lindsey Breitwieser,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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From the cast member who clocked my son’s pin collection–and then pointed out the hotel’s own trading station—to our cheerful server at the Lava Pool, who came equipped with sandwich recommendations, everyone was consistently helpful and attentive.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways The Elmo hack shattered more than just a cheerful digital persona.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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