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
School kids arrived on field trips and groups lined up for exhibitions, taking the escalators up past the abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s vibrant, 83-foot-tall vertical window.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Organizers plan to deliver performances from local performers and those with national followings, food options, community resources that connect to year-round assistance, and the vibrant Pride Parade.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Freeman’s fortes are thin-crust pizzas made with whole wheat and vibrant veggie plates with coarse elements such as crunchy French radishes and tender Mokum carrots.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Standing next to a charred Western sycamore tree, Mace pointed out that its roots survived and branches with vibrant leaves have resprouted.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Organizers plan to deliver performances from local performers and those with national followings, food options, community resources that connect to year-round assistance, and the vibrant Pride Parade.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Freeman’s fortes are thin-crust pizzas made with whole wheat and vibrant veggie plates with coarse elements such as crunchy French radishes and tender Mokum carrots.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Standing next to a charred Western sycamore tree, Mace pointed out that its roots survived and branches with vibrant leaves have resprouted.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrant
Adjective
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The feeding ports keep out buzzing bees, while the ant moat hanger will keep away pesky ants, so the nectar is saved just for the hummingbirds.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Visitors from around the world now regularly stop in, and Cook says that drag in her hometown has never been busier.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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From a viral sand cat to an airport explosives arrest, the Sacramento region saw a busy stretch of news in early June.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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There’s a noticeable churn of locals on the round floor—shoppers having coffee in Le Bar Long, friends holding a baby shower over brunch—which makes the property feel like a neighborhood hangout.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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My nervous system, apparently, was not exactly thriving.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Is every city neighborhood as safe and thriving as ours?—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Chemical thrusters burn fuel fast and generate a powerful, rapid thrust that is key for changing orbit in seconds.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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There have been numerous conspiracy theories that Epstein was killed because of his connection to wealthy and powerful people.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The blueberry layer brings deep sweetness and vibrant color, while Meyer lemon adds a floral brightness that keeps the parfaits tasting fresh and lively.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Zendaya and Domingo do great, resonant work, but even their empathetic portraits of suffering people can’t make this strange coda cohere.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The track, which is the resonant chime of the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, blends with the room's spatial stillness and imagery, setting the experience in motion.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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