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
The reader feels the moment’s vitality and presence, and the sorrow at its loss, but not because Ford insists on it.
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Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Old and old-fashioned, Charles and Camilla do not offer vitality, romance or drama as representations of the house of Windsor.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Other sessions include Indian classical and contemporary, Balinese, reggaeton, belly dance, hip hop, vitality dance and more.
—Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
This cut reflects that transparency and vitality.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Old and old-fashioned, Charles and Camilla do not offer vitality, romance or drama as representations of the house of Windsor.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Other sessions include Indian classical and contemporary, Balinese, reggaeton, belly dance, hip hop, vitality dance and more.
—Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
This cut reflects that transparency and vitality.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitality
Noun
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the hundreds of available hues rival even my favorite nail-polish brands for their oddball names and vibrancy.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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How did the movement lose its vibrancy?—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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What emerged was not a steady, upward march of brightness.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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According to internal WayShot data, editing a single social-ready photo typically takes around 20 minutes, as users cycle through brightness adjustments, color grading, and filter experimentation.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But McGee’s stories have always been charming in their maximalist exuberance and their nationalist specificity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Here, pops of rich orange and a fun rug add a bit of vibrance.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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All together, the formula does a great job tanning pale skin and adding vibrance overall.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitality. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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