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vitality

noun

vī-ˈta-lə-tē How to pronounce vitality (audio)
Definition of vitalitynext
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 Prolonged periods of drought are scorching French pastures, leeching them of their usual lush green vitality and leaving behind parched, lifeless yellow fields. — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Having your full vitality restored to you after a long period of feeling drained, lacking in confidence, and low on gas deserves a full celebration. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Achieving vitality, strength and confidence is possible at any age, but knowing which steps to take to support a changing body is a form of empowerment that can be difficult to find. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vitality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitality
  1. vibrancy
  2. vigor
  3. brightness
  4. energy
  5. exuberance
  6. liveliness
  7. vibrance
  8. cheerfulness
Noun
  • Hublot really leaned all the way in here, crafting a watch that does truly encompass the vibrancy and fun of the Balloon Dogs on the wrist.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
  • InStyle Fashion director Kevin Huynh said designers are waving goodbye to the quiet luxury era and leaning into vibrancy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • At that pace, Earth’s night doubles in brightness about every eight years.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The rocky planet's exceptional brightness is a side effect of its dense atmosphere, which veils the planet's surface beneath dense sulphuric acid clouds that reflect 70% of incoming sunlight back out into space, according to MIT.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • De Paula, 21, feels like an injection of youthful exuberance for baseball’s oldest lineup.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For all the liveliness and color of McBride’s dialogue, some of his narration can be flat.
    — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • This sleek, elegant style highlights a deep, rich brown that adds vibrance and dimension to her overall look.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Produced by Questlove and Black Thought’s Two One Five Entertainment, the show’s interviews have the natural vibrance of a party in an intimate setting, making for often surprising insights.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of vibrance
Noun
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness

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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitality. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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