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sprite

[sprahyt] / spraɪt /
NOUN
fairy
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He told us tales of big brinjals, bright pumpkin flowers, sprite okra that grew in the farmland in what’s now Bangladesh, where he grew up.

From Salon ● May 9, 2026

Local drag artist Adam Carver, also known as Fatt Butcher, plays the quick-witted sprite Puck, and admitted that they brought some of their drag persona to the role.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

I amused them by wearing a flower crown and pitching my voice high to play Puck, a mischievous sprite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

With a name that calls to mind a 6-foot-4 sprite — Jack of the Dell — he’s the king of the tasteful groove, with sly flourishes and nary a beat out of place.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2022

The sprite floated down to alight on the armrest of the throne, and Elowen stroked her yellow hair, making her shiver.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

The setting suits Martin, who exudes a kind of wry wood sprite energy, if wood sprites wore black T-shirts and khakis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

Scientists can also use the crowdsourced power of everyday people looking at the sky to better understand other known-but-rare atmospheric phenomena, of which there are plenty, such as red sprites and hole-punch clouds.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 15, 2022

It is a delightfully weird film, with dust sprites and forest creatures and something called a Cat Bus.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2022

The monochrome look of the original Game Boy is crisp and clear, but it especially shines when you’re playing color games where you can really see the sprites pop.

From The Verge ● Dec. 13, 2021

Memo: Remind the sprites to watch their language.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer


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