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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These events are considered a critical ingredient for improving downtown vibrancy and providing a lift for restaurants, bars and other entertainment businesses in the immediate downtown area. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026 Even strangers are captivated by the vibrancy. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026 Attendance naturally ebbed again as the Chiefs had one winning season between 2006 and 2012, leading to the hiring of Reid and a new vibrancy about ever since. Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026 People talk to me about the vibrancy of community in the film, the fact that Chinese Americans were part of this community. Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 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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