exuberance

noun

ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce exuberance (audio)
Definition of exuberancenext
as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator

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Recent Examples of exuberance The industrial revolutions of the past produced enormous value alongside bankruptcies, dislocations, and periods of irrational exuberance. — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Losing OpenAI inference to Nvidia has put a damper on that exuberance. — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Not unlike the arsenal of menopause marketing, which includes in its targets women pre- and post-, this exuberance about perfecting our vaginas is aimed at every woman who’s entered the life stage that includes menarche. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exuberance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberance
  1. brightness
  2. enthusiasm
  3. cheerfulness
  4. vibrancy
  5. vitality
  6. liveliness
  7. sprightliness
  8. vibrance
Noun
  • The screen has ample brightness for sunlit rooms and reasonably vibrant colors.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The new MacBook Pro’s PROLED XDR touch display is a tandem OLED panel with up to 2,000 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Splitter voiced consistent enthusiasm about Wilson’s growth from game to game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Iommi’s key plans for his new lineup and record were to make sure the players brought a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
    — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • But the faculty and programs that maintain the vibrancy of our schools — from dedicated staff to arts and cultural programs — are under threat.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • To him, this underscores the vitality of a tentpole investment mind-set at the motion picture studios.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Lab is built on the understanding that the health of the Arno Basin is linked to the well-being of its local communities, the vitality of its ecosystems, and the economic activities that depend on them.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Their banter with each other before singing, not to mention their duet itself, embraced the liveliness and feminine feminist-ness of that song.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • The company claims a new wheelspin actuator reacts to traction losses notably faster, a sprightliness that’s particularly gratifying when gunning the SE around a corner.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2020
Definition of sprightliness
Noun
  • Last month, Twine and I hopped on a Zoom call, and I was greeted with her signature warmth and vibrance.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Produced by Questlove and Black Thought’s Two One Five Entertainment, the show’s interviews have the natural vibrance of a party in an intimate setting, making for often surprising insights.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of vibrance

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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuberance. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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