1
as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
a city known for the vitality of its music scene
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2
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
her vitality seemed to spread to everyone around her
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Recent Examples of vitality
In recent years, one of its selling points has been the strength and vitality of its dual-language program.
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Her work emphasizes nourishment over restriction and positions functional beverages as daily tools for resilience and vitality.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Known for its symbolism of strength, vitality, and momentum, the Horse sets an energetic tone for the months ahead.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Her work emphasizes nourishment over restriction and positions functional beverages as daily tools for resilience and vitality.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Known for its symbolism of strength, vitality, and momentum, the Horse sets an energetic tone for the months ahead.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitality
Noun
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Pulling out paintbrushes Brooks is tackling his ambitious to-do list with vigor and a pragmatic, systematic way.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The benefits of spring pruning are new plant vigor and larger individual blooms or clusters of flowers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Brien says wallpaper brings vibrancy to this utilitarian space.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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The beauty and vibrancy of drag balls speak for themselves, but Livingston is also savvy enough to understand how those events intersect with the political and social realities of the time.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The institute will consolidate Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) broad expertise in energy technologies, computing, grid science, and cybersecurity to develop next-generation infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and reliable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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In these cases, a few medications can improve symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depression, and low energy.—
Doru Paul,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Not a soft or reassuring glow, but a hard, sustained brightness that makes devastation legible.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Countertop Produce Fresh, uncut bananas, tomatoes, citrus, and cucumbers don't need to be refrigerated and add welcome brightness and crunch to shelf-stable meals.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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The young actor brings grit, grief and much exuberance to his performance.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.—
Mack Swenson,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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And small talk may help to pass the time but doesn’t invest that time with learning or vibrance or novelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Portraits, politically charged tabletop collages and quiet photographs that capture the simple vibrance of daily life are strewn across Regen’s 20,000 square feet of gallery space.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitality. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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