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 Refresh tired soil by mixing in compost, nutrients, or fresh potting mix to restore its vitality. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 There’s an outdoor treatment pavilion, five additional treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a vitality pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Historically, bloodstone has been used for its healing properties and is often associated with vitality, courage, and strength. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 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
  • Set the scene The inn brings a new vibrancy to Rosendale, an otherwise quiet Hudson Valley town with a handful of shops, boutiques, and a beloved one-screen movie theater along its Main Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The formula is made with amino acids and UV filters to help smooth the hair, improve elasticity, and enhance color vibrancy.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Compared with the other three models, the Boom Air has the lowest brightness.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Collaboration improves when everyone knows where to place their energy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The exuberance of the scene was now part of the draw, attracting influencers who discovered that posing for selfies at Ashe made for great content.
    — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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