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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Recent Examples of vibrant For the 2026 edition, models Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Anok Yai and Alex Consani hit the runway in vibrant designs from the brand. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Cassina Ardys Low Table Lacquer can make vibrant colors appear even more lustrous. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 The walls are full of vibrant paintings, and lined with plants, statuettes and candles. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Not that e-readers need bold colors, but among a generous four choices, the most vibrant option is tan. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 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
  • All the joy and buzzing activity arose from humble beginnings.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The best travel accessories are the ones that quietly earn a permanent spot in your carry-on, and Amazon’s outlet has some useful finds ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Emily Ratajkowski has been keeping busy in Los Angeles, mixing daring mirror selfies with a little romance.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • Atlanta won 46 games a year ago and then took two more in a first-round, best-of-7 series against the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a sphere is a solid figure that is completely round, with every point on its surface an equal distance from the center.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Rather than a sudden surge, the new estimate shows the population has always been strong, thriving, and secure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • Pacific Fusion also aims to create a fusion reaction an order of magnitude more powerful than those at the national lab facilities.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Zuckerberg and Wang want Muse Wonder and the more powerful Muse Wonder Full to drive Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent, which can act on people’s behalf.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Fashion brands have been experimenting with livelier and more unconventional footwear designs in general lately, and that means interesting uses of color.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • No changes to the dinos, but the lighting overall felt more lively and theatrical.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • But what sticks is the potential of fanfic narratives, born of the desire to see resonant characters in new dynamics and situations.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Like the epiphany in the park, the story is an invitation into his dizziness, rather than a flipbook retelling of thoughts, and far more resonant for it.
    — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of resonant

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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