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
Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.
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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
Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
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
Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
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Only superbright fireballs, with a magnitude of around minus 12 to minus 15 — roughly the same brightness in our sky as the moon — will be visible from our planet.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile a separate report promises a striking upgrade for the iPhone 18 display, with greater brightness on offer.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sakura Square can mirror the success of other cultural destinations, like Seattle’s Chinatown, where 76% of spending comes from non-residents, driving regional visitation and sustaining Downtown vibrancy.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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These events are considered a critical ingredient for improving downtown vibrancy and providing a lift for restaurants, bars and other entertainment businesses in the immediate downtown area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paint Accent Wall An accent wall lends vitality to a room by changing the color or texture of one wall.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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To this end, Bitcoin price formation is increasingly informed by macroeconomic factors and market vitality, rather than by internal supply and production factors.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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The exuberance over the office sector was well-placed in 2019.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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A lot of exuberance could be rising in your mind and heart today.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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In addition, Nick has built a bold and distinctive animation slate, including Secret Level, Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and two of Critical Role’s premium campaigns, Vox Machina and Mighty Nein.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Newly hired unscripted head Jenn Levy and animation head Melissa Wolfe will continue to lead those groups; Fetter, Levy and Wolfe will all report directly to Friedlander.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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That indefatigable cheerfulness, even when describing scenes that sound brutal to almost anyone else, ran through the entire interview.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
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But this isn't without its compromises on brightness, vibrance, contrast, and color accuracy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her revelatory aesthetic practice fuses blackness, both visually and culturally, with vibrance and light.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Dec. 2025
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet, his enthusiasm is tempered by the valuable lessons from his past work in healthcare AI, reminding us of the importance of learning from each step of our journey.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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