pluckier; pluckiest
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The plucky little superdog drags Superman to the Fortress of Solitude, where he is treated by a posse of robots.
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ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
In an intimate huddle, Costello and his band members harmonized on the morose country track, all underscored with plucky upright bass.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 6 July 2025
Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
After a day of persistence on the photographer’s part and under the glowing gold of the late evening light, her patience paid off when this plucky primate emerged onto the scene, likely leading the troop in search of food.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
In an intimate huddle, Costello and his band members harmonized on the morose country track, all underscored with plucky upright bass.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 6 July 2025
Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
After a day of persistence on the photographer’s part and under the glowing gold of the late evening light, her patience paid off when this plucky primate emerged onto the scene, likely leading the troop in search of food.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plucky. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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