as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the sprightliness of the young girl made us tired just watching her
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprightliness
Noun
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Adjusting images before they are sent for matching – for example, changing brightness levels – can improve accuracy, too.—
Vijayan Asari,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026 -
The Danish band’s newfound brightness is apparent from the start, as the album opens with twinkling glockespiel.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
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For example, the science fiction film genre often depicts a world that could be altered by time and advances in technology, whereas the musical film genre is full of songs and dances, spontaneity, exuberance, and romantic love.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Each one works against the increase in value as the pros crush the over-exuberance, as represented by fat premiums that the amateurs create.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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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.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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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
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The combination of physical activity and being in the great outdoors gives the body a boost of vitality.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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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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The concept, previously presented in European animation settings including Annecy, was pitched as a YA story about mental health, identity, online hostility and self-acceptance.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Those weird reptilian alien creatures were digitally created by Pacific Data Images PDI, an early visual effects and digital animation studio bought by DreamWorks SKG in 2000 and merged into DreamWorks Animation.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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“Sprightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightliness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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