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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Despite the full moon's brightness, the solar activity could still create a stunning auroral display.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Sprigs of ‘Nagami’ semidwarf kumquats add brightness.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Dahlias often bloom with the exuberance of favorite annual plants such as zinnias and marigolds.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jim Edwards InvestingMarkets Back in the ’90s a Fed chief warned about ‘irrational exuberance’ in the markets.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
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But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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Compared to its 1990s ancestors, the new generation brown lipsticks have a new vitality.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, research has shown that a VNS implant significantly improves mood, vitality, and overall well-being in people with depression for whom traditional antidepressants are ineffective.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Zhang Fan is the series’ animation director.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Showcasing a broad array of artistic avenues and animation styles, this series culminates in the directors roundtable panel, hosted by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Sprightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightliness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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