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 16-year-old’s first senior start for Arsenal was in October’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, so if the timing is right, the chance to show more of that carefree, youthful exuberance could be exactly what Arsenal need to relieve some of the tension from a Premier League title race.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Not so much for your music as your…not flamboyance, but exuberance, maybe, or whimsy—qualities in vanishingly short supply with our current crop of male pop stars who don’t make backflips a fixture of their live performances.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
An Indian destination of abundance and exuberance, where both the heat and the music are amped up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Rachel was swept away by Irvi’s sweetness and exuberance.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Not so much for your music as your…not flamboyance, but exuberance, maybe, or whimsy—qualities in vanishingly short supply with our current crop of male pop stars who don’t make backflips a fixture of their live performances.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
An Indian destination of abundance and exuberance, where both the heat and the music are amped up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Rachel was swept away by Irvi’s sweetness and exuberance.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberance
Noun
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Typical brightness reaches 1,800 nits, and peak brightness hits 2,500 nits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those arguments have blunted voter enthusiasm for ballot measures to increase corporate taxes before, according to Baldassare.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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The fabric is also yarn-dyed for a rich color that maintains its vibrancy, even after many washes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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This straightforward yet effective step not only enhances germination but also maximizes the plants' health and vitality.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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As an organization, Gary Broadway Main Streets will use economic vitality, promotion, architectural design and organization to revitalize the area, Robinson said, wanting to see more local businesses, live music and entertainment.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.—
Mack Swenson,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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However, there are more and more color-adjacent products coming onto the market that help refresh and add vibrance to your strands without any risk of damaging your hair or causing hard-to-fix mistakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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And small talk may help to pass the time but doesn’t invest that time with learning or vibrance or novelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Students in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts can complete a bachelor’s in visualization, which prepares students for careers in visual media, such as marketing and animation.—
Milla Surjadi,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Lyricist and playwright Howard Ashman is often credited for helping to spark the Disney animation Renaissance of the early-1990s.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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