vibrance

noun

ˈvī-brən(t)s How to pronounce vibrance (audio)
Definition of vibrancenext
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 Here, pops of rich orange and a fun rug add a bit of vibrance. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 All together, the formula does a great job tanning pale skin and adding vibrance overall. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026 From there, bartenders could add their choice of fresh fruit and herbs for extra flavor and vibrance. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026 For one, gathering with the Sinulog Festival crowd in the vibrance of Cebu’s most popular feast is an experience like no other. — Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrance
  1. brightness
  2. vibrancy
  3. vitality
  4. exuberance
  5. liveliness
  6. cheerfulness
  7. animation
Noun
  • In practice, though, adoption remains inconsistent, regulations vary by country, and many vehicles still rely on brute-force brightness rather than precision.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel 10a has a 2,424-by-1,080-pixel display, a semi-variable refresh rate ranging from 60Hz to 120Hz, and a whopping 3,000-nit brightness.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Grande is notably not calling herself a rose in the concrete, as other artists have done to denote vibrancy contrasted with unliving stone and growth despite obstacles.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Semi-Permanent Lift Baum says that semi-permanent color will add vibrancy to your hair by just sitting on top of your natural color.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • Papaya is a nutrient-dense fruit that can improve digestion, support eye health, and protect skin vitality.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The goal is to create environments fostering vitality, connection, and independence, allowing homeowners to live better and happier.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
  • How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • The authors created a 28-second animation, showing how tectonic strain increased along the faults over the last 1,000 years.
    — Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The demand for more from the franchise prompted the animation adaptation, dubbed and subtitled in eight languages, on Crunchyroll.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation

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“Vibrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrance. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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