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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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer. News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026 Amid the population boom, Folsom buzzes with a new vibrancy, as its historic Gold Rush-era downtown is thriving and its surrounding lakes and trails offer plenty of outdoor recreation — and the secret’s getting out. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 Other research shows that Black, Latino, Asian, Native American, LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities all contribute to the prosperity and vibrancy of cities. Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 All of these give this park or any park its vibrancy, its sense of life, and its sense of security. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 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 4 Apr. 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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