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 Whether more saturated or muted, rusty-brownish or terracotta-toned, the often polarizing color can bring vibrancy to even the smallest of spaces. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Wet autumns can encourage fungi and pests that can sap a tree’s resources and the vibrancy of its foliage. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024 Children’s products that lack the vibrancy of a Fisher Price or Lego piece have become increasingly popular in recent years as more parents desire products that match the aesthetics of the rest of their homes. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024 San Francisco’s downtown was once the beating heart of a city renowned for its innovation, diversity, and cultural vibrancy. Mark Farrell, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vibrancy 

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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 31 Oct. 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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