vibrancy

noun

vi·​bran·​cy ˈvī-brən(t)-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
Synonyms of vibrancynext
: 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
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The former's post-apocalyptic cities were nicely sun-scorched and detailed, while the latter's gaudy anime pirates popped with vibrancy. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 Next, the team used a color analysis tool to measure the number of unique colors in each image, and calculated an overall vibrancy score from those findings. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 Much like the Marrakech property, Rose brought her unique collector’s eye to the opening, but felt strongly that the hotel should pay homage to the creativity and vibrancy of Lisbon. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 They are cooked in the sauce until just crisp-tender and still bright green, bringing an unmistakable springlike vibrancy to the dish. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrancy

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 14 May. 2026.

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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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