vibrancy

noun

ˈvī-brən(t)-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
Definition of vibrancynext
as in brightness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the addition of several new stores enhances the vibrancy of the town

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Recent Examples of vibrancy And the other one is quite a handful of energy and vibrancy and everything. — Michelle Tauber, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Hublot really leaned all the way in here, crafting a watch that does truly encompass the vibrancy and fun of the Balloon Dogs on the wrist. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 InStyle Fashion director Kevin Huynh said designers are waving goodbye to the quiet luxury era and leaning into vibrancy. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 El Grito Chicago Chicago With non-stop live music on two stages, delectable food, and fun activities inspired by rich cultural traditions, El Grito Chicago (September 12–13) celebrates the vibrancy of Mexican culture in Chicago. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrancy
  1. brightness
  2. vibrance
  3. vitality
  4. exuberance
  5. liveliness
  6. cheerfulness
  7. animation
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • Aside from its brightness, everything else about the BOAT fits the model of a typical long-duration GRB.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Both have somewhat lower brightness ratings, but both add a vertical lens shift, which can help make up for that.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • This sleek, elegant style highlights a deep, rich brown that adds vibrance and dimension to her overall look.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Produced by Questlove and Black Thought’s Two One Five Entertainment, the show’s interviews have the natural vibrance of a party in an intimate setting, making for often surprising insights.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of vibrance
Noun
  • This amazing energy, the vitality, simply could not be repressed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For all the liveliness and color of McBride’s dialogue, some of his narration can be flat.
    — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • And so all those things, animation, that’s specific, black and white, that’s specific.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Graphics and Gaming Tests We challenge all desktops' graphics with a quintet of animations or gaming simulations from UL's 3DMark test suite.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of animation
Noun
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The people around you may reveal where your enthusiasm belongs next.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Despite Democratic enthusiasm this year, Donnini cautioned that polling numbers do not automatically translate into election victories.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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“Vibrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrancy. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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