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
That raises the stakes for the group, which is working to address regional growth while enhancing economic vitality, quality of life and long-term sustainability across 16 counties.
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Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Over the past two to three years, Rude said, both forces have worked against the market's vitality.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Longevity without vitality is not progress.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
The independence of cultural institutions safeguards not only artistic freedom, but the vitality of democratic discourse itself.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Over the past two to three years, Rude said, both forces have worked against the market's vitality.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Longevity without vitality is not progress.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
The independence of cultural institutions safeguards not only artistic freedom, but the vitality of democratic discourse itself.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitality
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However, stocks rebounded with vigor and were back to their old highs by August — the fastest recovery of its kind in history.—
Greg Iacurci,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The quick-growing perennial has a strong rebloom and overall great vigor, adding interest to the garden all summer long.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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An ornamental grass that's easy to grow, lime light millet produces beautiful seed heads that add vibrancy and greenery to any bouquet.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even strangers are captivated by the vibrancy.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those increases have translated to energy markets, with jet fuel being the most affected, potentially leading to a rise in ticket prices later in the year.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 16-year-old’s first senior start for Arsenal was in October’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, so if the timing is right, the chance to show more of that carefree, youthful exuberance could be exactly what Arsenal need to relieve some of the tension from a Premier League title race.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Not so much for your music as your…not flamboyance, but exuberance, maybe, or whimsy—qualities in vanishingly short supply with our current crop of male pop stars who don’t make backflips a fixture of their live performances.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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