vibrancy

noun

vi·​bran·​cy ˈvī-brən(t)-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
: the quality or state of being vibrant

Examples of vibrancy in a Sentence

the addition of several new stores enhances the vibrancy of the town
Recent Examples on the Web Hedlund owns a shop along Seventh Avenue and remembers the vibrancy of the artist warehouses that once sat there. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 While there are only two color options, orange and blue, the lenses' vibrancy against the frame adds style. Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024 The drop in street life from workers staying at home during the pandemic and continuing to work remotely has been a drain on the vibrancy and sense of security in the financial district, which is depressing office leasing and hampering the neighborhood’s comeback, Sischo said. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 It’s situated in Roma Norte and, echoing the vibrancy of the surrounding streets, strikes a balance between contemporary and classic. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024 As the sky darkens, colors, especially warmer ones like red and orange, start to lose vibrancy and saturation, mixing in with the grays. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2024 The raw result in these first five songs offer a surprisingly intimate vibrancy, while Newski's songwriting chops, not surprisingly, shine through. Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024 Whatever your output, this monitor renders graphics, files, and more in 2560x1600 high-resolution fidelity with a 60Hz refresh rate for greater vibrancy. Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2024 America needs a system that reflects child care’s key role for kids, families, and community vibrancy. Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vibrancy was circa 1890

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“Vibrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrancy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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vibrancy

noun
vi·​bran·​cy ˈvī-brən-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
: the quality or state of being vibrant
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