perky

Example Sentences

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“The Comeback” has a way of reappearing with Valerie’s perky “hello, hello, hello!” at inflection points like this, making the perpetually out-of-step performer uncannily right on time, always.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

When Pascal finally slaps Phoenix across the face, the joke is gone and what’s left is a petty, pathetic standoff, scored to Perry’s incongruously perky anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Not far behind is her perky - and unusual - cover of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

But, Jason was going to be alright: the vet said, aside from mild dehydration, the dog was already back to his fluffy, perky self.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

For once, the Happy Little Surprise was not his usual cheery perky self.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli