snappiness

noun

Definition of snappinessnext
as in liveliness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappiness
  1. vivacity
  2. vibrancy
  3. animation
  4. spunk
  5. vigor
  6. dynamism
  7. zing
  8. spirit
Noun
  • Rarely in any American film, and certainly any American film before that time, was a prostitute portrayed with such character and vivacity, such disarming truthfulness.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The front room, with counter seats outlining the oyster bar and high-top tables along the walls, has a mood of communal vivacity—the ring of cross-table conversation, the banter of hustling cooks and shuckers, the non-stop movement of servers wiggling through the narrow spaces between tables.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Definition of vivacity
Noun
  • Lots of rain, on the other hand, leads to less vibrancy.
    Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Experts say fall warming can impact leaves’ vibrancy and delay leaf change, putting them at risk of frost damage and other stressors.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • The game, of course, improves on several of Madden 24's missteps, notably a new presentation in the menus, and the addition of BOOM Tech a game features that promises a revolving cast of new animations when players collide on-field.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Reason for Ranking: Not only is the script solid, the animation is perfect.
    Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of animation
Noun
  • Recently headlining Afropunk New York 2024, the singer has yet to lose her spunk.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Paul Robeson was called all of the above, in addition to the more familiar slurs applied to a Black man who showed a little spunk in a Jim Crow culture.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of spunk
Noun
  • The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • This dynamism culminates in The Ugly Ducklings (2019), where a multiplicity of genres is presented, expanding Cairokee’s audience base by offering them each something.
    Maha ElNabawi, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t miss out the opportunity to witness firsthand the dynamism and resilience of Peru and to engage in the critical discussions that will shape the future of world. Loading...
    Luciano Paredes, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2024
Definition of dynamism
Noun
  • Notes of patchouli add a hint of spice, lemon a fresh zing, cassis (aka a blackcurrant-like fruit) adds fruitiness, and sandalwood and Ambroxan a woody base to ground everything together.
    Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Think chartreuse, a zing of hot pink, and even canary yellow.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of zing
Noun
  • Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.
    Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of spirit
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