vibrant

adjective

ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
Definition of vibrantnext
1
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity was rather overwhelmed by the vibrant environment of the big city

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2
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones a throaty, vibrant singing voice

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Recent Examples of vibrant Since these Amazon camellia trees are made from plastic, they can be kept outdoors throughout the year and still maintain their beautiful colors and vibrant leaves. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Finish with classic white sneakers, or make a statement in vibrant yellow or bold red. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Samsung's 24-inch S3 monitor gives students a spacious, vibrant IPS display ideal for multitasking across multiple browser windows or editing class presentations. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Soft herbs are more delicate, and they should be stirred in during the final minutes of cooking or sprinkled on just before serving to preserve their fresh taste and vibrant color. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrant
  1. buzzing
  2. ringing
  3. busy
  4. round
  5. thriving
  6. powerful
  7. lively
  8. resonant
Adjective
  • Tucked away in a private backyard in Ashford, one of the state’s few apitherapy huts allows people to breathe in air from thousands of buzzing bees.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Over the decades, the equipment evolved into today’s version of the sport, featuring a beeping softball and four-foot-tall buzzing foam bases that guide players through sound.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzzing
Adjective
  • The ringing endorsement reinforces Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure even as some big tech companies roll out their own custom chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • The executive noted that at many busy airports, there is no room for building new terminals and hangars or extending ramp space, making acquisitions the only way to gain entry.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The micro-hotel is housed in a slate gray building on busy Avenida Revolución in the former Hotel Lafayette (the neon sign remains).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • The trail is a steep 6-mile round-trip hike in Los Padres National Forest, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Entering play in round four at the 2026 Wyndham Championship, Beau Hossler leads with a score of -16.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • In an endearing gesture from a multimillionaire who ran a thriving entertainment production company specializing in true-crime shows, McDonnell was coming to offer a sweet form of thanks to the bank’s sales team.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Marie Cervay Hickle of PNC Bank explains how historic and new markets tax credits facilitate adaptive reuse, transforming vacant structures like old mills into thriving apartment communities and revitalizing neighborhoods.
    — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • The two progressive, politically powerful unions helped carry Mayor Brandon Johnson into office.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Gratitude is the most powerful and enduring sentiment of all — not because everything’s fine.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Add a striking focal point by nestling a statue fountain between groups of colorful flowers or lively foliage.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The smaller footprint here makes the car much livelier, and the acceleration feels never-ending.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • An intimate and deeply resonant debut that illuminates both a personal story and a generation shaped by violence.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • His work merges natural forms, found materials, scientific experimentation, and movement into an artistic language that is both personal and universally resonant.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
Definition of resonant

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