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 a letter to the town council, chamber of commerce CEO Jennifer Lin wrote in favor entertainment zones to support economic vitality.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In traditional Chinese medicine, blood is an important part of women’s health as a source of vitality rather than impurity.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
My intuition is that having a more robust scientific ecosystem, having rejuvenation and having junior scholars who will come out and bring vitality to the field is, in general, a positive thing.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
For Lunar New Year, Meijuri offers this precious gold lucky horse charm, symbolizing strength and vitality, hanging from a red silk cord for good fortune.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In traditional Chinese medicine, blood is an important part of women’s health as a source of vitality rather than impurity.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
My intuition is that having a more robust scientific ecosystem, having rejuvenation and having junior scholars who will come out and bring vitality to the field is, in general, a positive thing.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
For Lunar New Year, Meijuri offers this precious gold lucky horse charm, symbolizing strength and vitality, hanging from a red silk cord for good fortune.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitality
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The Lunar New Year today greets us with the Year of the Horse, an animal celebrated for its vigor, confidence, and an unshakable belief that speed alone constitutes direction.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even better, this slaw can hang out in the fridge for a couple of days without losing its vibrancy or crunch, making for easy, effortless lunches.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s no doubt that fresh flowers bring vibrancy and life into our homes during these blustery, winter months.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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But cinema brings something like brightness and hope.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Showcasing such moments — the unscripted exuberance and unbridled joy — is a big reason why the kiss-and-cry exists.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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