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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Made in Italy, the handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 Live samba bands played throughout the night and into the early hours in an immersive, surreal spectacle that went on until 5am, and there was the same sense of vibrancy, exuberance and joie de vivre I’d felt at the blocos and Sambadrome. Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026 The city’s diverse population—with a large mix of Hispanic and Caribbean cultures—also adds to its vibrancy and appeal, and its year-round warm weather doesn’t hurt either. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 The vision is expected to begin with further strengthening downtown Hartford and lessening its dependency on office workers for vibrancy. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 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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