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 Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Her looks often incorporated classic country motifs like cowboy hats or bell-bottom jeans, though usually made Dolly-appropriate with a healthy helping of sparkles and vibrant hues. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Her caring, upbeat and vibrant personality will always be remembered. — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Located near the city of Marietta, the 54-acre site contains remarkable remnants of the vibrant Indigenous communities that once flourished in the region over 1,000 years ago. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 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 quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • The system would also allow the city to change rates on weekends or during the busy season.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Frankfurt Airport is considered Germany’s busiest in terms of the volume of passengers.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • The asymmetry can help visually lengthen and balance a round face.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There are many round, massive, geologically interesting objects in our solar system that, viewed in isolation, look and act somewhat like planets.
    — Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • The resort’s ongoing coral reef restoration project has resulted in the growth of various coral species and thriving marine habitats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Or take Amtrak’s high-potential Michigan Service, another busy train that connects Chicago with college towns like Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, along with the thriving Detroit.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Adjective
  • Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hacking incident Hugging Face was recently at the center of a hacking incident that raised concerns about the rapid evolution of powerful AI and cybersecurity tools.
    — April Roach, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • In this case, the filings contain screen grabs of text messages and other communications that seem very …lively.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This season there has been no shortage of excitement or panic after a lively opening weekend.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Lifestyle photography and emotionally resonant copy don't move agents.
    — Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This gives you a 26% discount on a premium portable speaker featuring resonant acoustics with booming bass, IP67 dust and waterproof durability, up to 20 hours of battery life, USB-C power-out charging, and Bose SimpleSync connectivity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of resonant

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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