as in brightness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
we were surprised by the liveliness of the crowd at the nightclub despite the early hour
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Recent Examples of liveliness
Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.
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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
There are something close to 50 of To’s movies to choose from, and all of them have a wonderful visual liveliness — plus a compelling, svelte sense of place that lives at a particularly fun intersection between the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Pierre Melville.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The establishment is filled with the kind of liveliness that was typical of supper clubs during decades past.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
At school, her liveliness and charisma drew other kids in.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
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
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
Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
There are something close to 50 of To’s movies to choose from, and all of them have a wonderful visual liveliness — plus a compelling, svelte sense of place that lives at a particularly fun intersection between the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Pierre Melville.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The establishment is filled with the kind of liveliness that was typical of supper clubs during decades past.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
At school, her liveliness and charisma drew other kids in.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
Noun
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What emerged was not a steady, upward march of brightness.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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According to internal WayShot data, editing a single social-ready photo typically takes around 20 minutes, as users cycle through brightness adjustments, color grading, and filter experimentation.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the hundreds of available hues rival even my favorite nail-polish brands for their oddball names and vibrancy.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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How did the movement lose its vibrancy?—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Stockholm is buzzing with vitality and optimism for the future.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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That said, the actors kept me engaged, and the visuals are intoxicating thanks to gifted DP Jomo Fray, who brought such vitality and bruising intimacy to Nickel Boys.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Design features in the rooms The rooms offer a deliberate exhale after the exuberance of the communal spaces.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Polish actor Swiezewski proves a worthy antidote to Manenti’s stolidness, bringing charm and exuberance to their scenes together.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The brief animations are based on historical photos.—
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Vietnamese director Phuong Mai Nguyen is a graduate of France’s prestigious Les Gobelins animation school.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Noun
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here, pops of rich orange and a fun rug add a bit of vibrance.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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All together, the formula does a great job tanning pale skin and adding vibrance overall.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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