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 That’s because the high heat can cause color transfer over time or suck up the vibrancy of the white shade. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 An Intensity Slider – a simple sliding bar adjustment for controlling the depth, vibrancy, brightness and contrast of the TV’s pictures to compensate for viewing angles, onscreen reflections and simply different viewing tastes. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 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 Union’s glam team mirrored the vibrancy of her skirt with a set of voluminous curls that cascaded down her shoulders. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 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
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 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
  • Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, bloodstone has been used for its healing properties and is often associated with vitality, courage, and strength.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 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
  • Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Disney vet Jodie Foster in her first Disney animation voiceover role as the villain, Queen Celeste, is intriguing.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • California expanded its primary tax incentive for film and TV production to $750 million last year, and expanded it to include half-hour shows, animation and large-scale competition shows.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation
Noun
  • Do not let enthusiasm skip the part where others need a clear role today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Or are younger, progressive voters who might be open to democratic socialism being over-sampled due to their very public enthusiasm?
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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“Vibrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrancy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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