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 In addition to the good eats, there’s a 5K that will run on a flat course through Cabbagetown and a vibrant local vendor market and live bluegrass music. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026 This is one area where the headphones fared quite a bit better than Sony's WH-1000XM4C headphones, which do have crisp audio but didn’t produce an acoustic guitar that was as vibrant without some EQ tweaking. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 This gloss comes in 14 shades, from subtle nudes to vibrant reds, so there are plenty of options for both everyday wear and full-glam looks. — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026 For those who might shudder at the thought of eating raw hardy greens like collards or kale, this vibrant side inspired by the French bistro classic leeks vinaigrette is the answer. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 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
  • Its tight curves and angled seams recall aeronautic skins, giving the surface a sense of buzzing movement — an appropriate preview for what’s inside.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The event was followed by a buzzing reception with vendors, entertainment and cake, per KFSM.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 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
  • Depending on how they're layered, vests can transform a busy outfit into a clean one, or a bland outfit into something with more personality.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As busy as the multi-hyphenate keeps herself, Martina’s family has always come first.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • The wide, paved serpentine pathway is just over a mile round-trip.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Myrtle Beach came out on top, with an average round-trip flight and one-night hotel stay totaling just $501.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • That should serve it well at the bottom of the Gulf, where it is expected to quickly become the center of a thriving ecosystem, marine scientists said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cortez focused on supporting local businesses, maintaining a thriving downtown and preserving the town’s semirural quality of life.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That was the message behind a lively conversation at The Chef Assembly in Charlotte, a two-day gathering of leading chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and hospitality professionals to explore conversations shaping the restaurant industry.
    — Evan Moore November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Material defects caused the circuit’s resonant frequency to hop back and forth between two distinct states.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The appointment marks the latest chapter in the evolution of a brand that emerged as one of the most culturally resonant London labels of the 2010s.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of resonant

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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