as in brightness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
new legislation to help small businesses and restore the vibrance of the local economy
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Recent Examples of vibrance
The blue hues of the shirt and bag add some vibrance to the otherwise neutral outfit, while details like the small knit hat create a contrast that is the perfect blend of modern and classic aesthetics.
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2025
Ghost has long been a rap surrealist, imbuing one of hip-hop’s most no-nonsense scenes, gritty New York rap, with a streak of vibrance and borderline whimsy.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Whether as a small detail — like a shoe to brighten a neutral look, or a blouse to invigorate an entire ensemble — this color trend added energy and vibrance to the week’s street style.
—Jalil Johnson, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
The abundance lies in people-first culture, history, and vibrance in multiple facets of life.
—Roselyne Wanjiru, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2025
Ghost has long been a rap surrealist, imbuing one of hip-hop’s most no-nonsense scenes, gritty New York rap, with a streak of vibrance and borderline whimsy.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Whether as a small detail — like a shoe to brighten a neutral look, or a blouse to invigorate an entire ensemble — this color trend added energy and vibrance to the week’s street style.
—Jalil Johnson, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
The abundance lies in people-first culture, history, and vibrance in multiple facets of life.
—Roselyne Wanjiru, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrance
Noun
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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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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
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Even strangers are captivated by the vibrancy.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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White Stadium represents a public investment with the capacity to shape business activity, employment patterns, and neighborhood vitality for decades.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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According to a 2025 study published in Behavioral Sciences, couples who engage in novel, challenging activities together report having stronger connections, greater vitality and higher long-term satisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vibe was more subdued than the tribal exuberance at the first Raw Wine fair in London in 2012.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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When informed of those results, close friends Carter and Figueroa-Ray responded with the exuberance of two teens who had just finished a 12-ounce triple berry Bubbl’r.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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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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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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“Vibrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrance. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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