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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as in playfully
in a quick and spirited manner
now then, step lively there
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the lively puppy was racing around the dining room floor chasing after people's shoelaces
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as in vibrant
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the party was a lively affair that lasted into the small hours of the morning
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Recent Examples of liveliness
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Close to lively Lower Greenville in the coveted M Streets neighborhood, a five-bedroom modern design awaits at 6215 Llano Ave.
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Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Still, the restaurant is excited to welcome anyone who wants to celebrate in the lively environment.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Noun
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.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Young hunters can also expect pennies, treats and other surprises along the route—enough to keep the afternoon lively.
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Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Close to lively Lower Greenville in the coveted M Streets neighborhood, a five-bedroom modern design awaits at 6215 Llano Ave.
—
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
There by your squirrel, with your thoughts, which are smaller and less lively than the squirrel.
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Still, the restaurant is excited to welcome anyone who wants to celebrate in the lively environment.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
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The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
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How can a sliver of that game day vibrancy be repeated on the average weekday?
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The vibrancy of tatreez often contrasts with harsh living conditions in camps amid employment and other restrictions the refugees face.
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Paine rightly saw that a critical determinant for the success of our new nation and the vitality of its democracy was sustained, active citizen participation in political and social affairs.
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But the everyday diminishment of vitality, mobility and equanimity defined life in 1776.
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And in a place where celebrity passersby and visiting monarchs typically get the same collective shrug, a certain exuberance appeared.
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The Slovenian is a rider in his prime, whose sole previous weaknesses — the heat and a touch of youthful tactical exuberance — have been virtually eradicated from his performances.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently released new animations showing plans for the Southwest 10th Street Connector, a project that would dramatically transform the roadway between I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway.
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Through a connection, Jobs stumbled upon what was then the computer animation division of Star Wars creator George Lucas’ production company Lucasfilm and was immediately impressed, wrote Walter Isaacson in his biography of the Apple cofounder.
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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Since former President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act in 2021, the federal holiday has been celebrated with vibrance and passion.
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Atlanta’s rich coffee scene owes its vibrance to its strong local focus, with cafes and roasters reflecting and shaping neighborhood identity.
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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