peppiness

noun

Definition of peppinessnext
as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the peppiness of the city's music scene in the last year has been encouraging

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Recent Examples of peppiness Despite the heavy nature of the film, there’s an odd streak of peppiness to some of its proceedings. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppiness
  1. brightness
  2. exuberance
  3. cheerfulness
  4. liveliness
  5. animation
  6. vitality
  7. vibrancy
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Compared with the other three models, the Boom Air has the lowest brightness.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • And finally, open up the Phase II voting beyond just the animation branch to the whole TV Academy.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Naghshineh, a native of Mannheim, Germany, studied animation at the Filmakademie Baden – Württemberg.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation
Noun
  • There’s an outdoor treatment pavilion, five additional treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a vitality pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Set the scene The inn brings a new vibrancy to Rosendale, an otherwise quiet Hudson Valley town with a handful of shops, boutiques, and a beloved one-screen movie theater along its Main Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The formula is made with amino acids and UV filters to help smooth the hair, improve elasticity, and enhance color vibrancy.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • Wang’s remarks underscore the gap between investor enthusiasm for humanoid robots and their current commercial capabilities.
    — Anniek Bao,Jenni Reid,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alice presents two ideas, one delivered without any enthusiasm, the other dropped as a joke.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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“Peppiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppiness. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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