lively
Example Sentences
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At the time, it was swimming in a lively group of nine adult whales.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Their songs weave in Irish lilting, set against a lively mix of drums, fiddles, flutes, harps, banjos, cello and concertina - skills honed over years of playing house parties, pub céilís and traditional festivals.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
These are paired with the organic wooden sculptures of Claudia Comte, the curvaceous surfaces of which echo the lively plants of Matisse’s cut-outs, and touching bronzes by Geles Cabrera.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
He plays second base for the lively Savannah Bananas, so dancing is already part of his job description.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
At night and on weekends, there were often lively discussions around her kitchen table, sometimes with friends—mostly Jewish intellectuals.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Vocabulary lists containing lively
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 2
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