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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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Relevance

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vibrant Food Frontier is a consultancy dedicated to championing the Sacramento Valley’s vibrant food ecosystem through strategic partnerships, storytelling and food innovation. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Hong Kong once had a vibrant civil society marked by protests and a freewheeling press. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Minneapolis The nation’s only urban scenic byway starts in downtown Minneapolis and loops 55 miles around the city, linking lakes, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Southern gardeners can enjoy vibrant fall foliage with trees suited for heat and humidity. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 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
  • Still, a supportive connection between the moon, Neptune and Pluto retrograde adds a deeper undercurrent to all the buzzing and socializing.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of buzzing
Adjective
  • Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was asked about Underwood’s security in the starting job earlier this week and hardly offered up a ringing endorsement.
    — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Rooms in beige and red or beige and blue have busy wallpaper—some have views of the sea, others of the yacht harbor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The helicopter, which was used by NBC and Telemundo, crashed about two hours after police say Rios drove her 2004 Ford Expedition the wrong way down a busy avenue, ran a red light and struck a vehicle before hitting the bus.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The original Ladybird housed the smallest round mechanical movement then produced in series, turning an exercise in extreme miniaturization into the foundation for some of the brand’s most imaginative jewelry watches.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Golf photographer Brian Murphy says that Orlando’s thriving golf scene is ideal for residents who enjoy the game.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Braves, who reported $732 million in revenue in 2025, should trade for an even higher revenue multiple than the Angels because the Braves have a thriving real-estate development around their stadium, Colvin argued.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • That gives Qatar a powerful reason to keep talks moving between Tehran and Washington.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The brain responds to these intermittent rewards with powerful reinforcement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Hals was lively and irreverent; Rembrandt dealt with subjects altogether more weighty.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The playful cherry design introduces a pop of color that contrasts beautifully with the deep glittery brown, adding a whimsical flair that keeps the overall look fresh and lively.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • But there’s no mystery to it, no blurred edges or murky, resonant spaces of uncertainty.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The way Democrats have handled the issue of transgender rights is especially resonant for Jentleson.
    — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of resonant

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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