1
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
was rather overwhelmed by the vibrant environment of the big city
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2
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a throaty, vibrant singing voice
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Recent Examples of vibrant
Paducah, Kentucky, a UNESCO Creative City, offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, including the National Quilt Museum and numerous art galleries.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 July 2025
Sherald, who reached national fame for her official portrait of Michelle Obama in 2018, has since become one of the most prominent living American painters for her vibrant portraits of Black life, portrayed in grisaille, or gray tones, against expanses of blue.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Belly, the vibrant and introspective young woman at the center of the story, inhabits spaces filled with light and softness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways.
Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 July 2025
Sherald, who reached national fame for her official portrait of Michelle Obama in 2018, has since become one of the most prominent living American painters for her vibrant portraits of Black life, portrayed in grisaille, or gray tones, against expanses of blue.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Belly, the vibrant and introspective young woman at the center of the story, inhabits spaces filled with light and softness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways.
Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrant
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Ever since then, it’s been sitting on the shore, beached like a shipwreck, just feet from a busy highway.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Above the little red roof of the shed and the round elder tree, all around the jagged holly, above the slope descending to and from the lake, above the water and the mountain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Although television viewership has declined, the wrestling industry today is financially thriving due to revenue streams such as media rights deals, sponsorships, and live events.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Far from the central city of Bari, and challenging to maintain, even those that remained farms were no longer independent and thriving communities.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Instead, aboard the spacecraft will be twin NASA satellites that will orbit Earth in tandem while studying how the sun's powerful activity can disrupt our planet's magnetosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The secretary said that some trade deals have marked powerful forward movement for the U.S.’ interests.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
21 July 2025
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Yanga features the vibrant colors, lively rhythms, melodic tunes, and bold concepts of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Now officially open, the interactive restaurant invites guests to craft their own culinary creations in a lively, open-kitchen setting with stunning bay views that include Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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While human emotions and compelling narratives will remain important, the attorneys and insurance companies who can best interpret and present complex technical data in understandable, emotionally resonant ways will control the courtroom.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This implants a fascinating and resonant conflict in the heart of our hero: What’s his true mission, his driving identity?—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Develop Personal Relations Through Storytelling In a crowded digital world, the key to genuine volunteer recruitment is building personal relationships and sharing purposeful stories.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There's now expected to be a crowded primary that will provide a window into how Democrats have settled on crafting a tougher messaging strategy going into the midterm elections.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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