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 Move your body before the second cup Studies link regular exercise to reduced fatigue, more energy and greater vitality. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 New banks used to be a sign of America’s economic vitality, bringing with them new businesses and new depositors. — Jeb Hensarling, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026 In its modern version, its sculptural and chiseled oval shape inspired by the melon — a fruit long associated with abundance, prosperity and vitality — came in aluminum pleated in 24-karat gold for enhanced lightness. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Reporters at the press conference marveled at how long the frail Davis went on, sharp and with seemingly boundless vitality. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 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
  • But the faculty and programs that maintain the vibrancy of our schools — from dedicated staff to arts and cultural programs — are under threat.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • Ultimately, the United States must remember that its external competitiveness will flow from its internal vigor.
    — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many markets listed on bet365 offer competitive odds and lower vigor.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The screen has ample brightness for sunlit rooms and reasonably vibrant colors.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The new MacBook Pro’s PROLED XDR touch display is a tandem OLED panel with up to 2,000 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Later tonight, the Moon enters your sign and your energy shifts.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The growing cost of the war and its economic ripple effects on energy prices could hurt Republicans in next week's midterm elections.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Their banter with each other before singing, not to mention their duet itself, embraced the liveliness and feminine feminist-ness of that song.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 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
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cheerfulness

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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitality. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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