as in enthusiasm
a disposition or character marked by high-spirited energy
The success of the movement would not have been possible without the persistence and vivacity of the activists involved. Suitors were drawn to her youthful vivacity and quick-wittedness.
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Recent Examples of vivacity
The key has been the gradual introduction of a new generation around the experienced core to supplement their talents with pace and vivacity.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The vivacity of the art form broke through the screen courtesy of Erivo’s capacity to blast through any barrier with her truthful virtuosity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Thankfully, the astonishing Deirdre O’Connell has brought Francis to life with vivacity, humor, and grit.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Still, there’s no denying the vivacity of director Dana Taymor’s highly entertaining production, a textbook example of how high-quality direction can ignite a mostly predictable script.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The vivacity of the art form broke through the screen courtesy of Erivo’s capacity to blast through any barrier with her truthful virtuosity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Thankfully, the astonishing Deirdre O’Connell has brought Francis to life with vivacity, humor, and grit.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Still, there’s no denying the vivacity of director Dana Taymor’s highly entertaining production, a textbook example of how high-quality direction can ignite a mostly predictable script.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacity
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During cocktail hour, Kors’ enthusiasm for the nonprofit continued to inspire support from potential new volunteers.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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While not explicitly mimicking their moves, from scuttling to pounces the choreography does have a vigor that drives friendly and fierce moves into the fantastic.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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That unique tone, captured with zeal by a charismatic ensemble led by Fred Ward, Kevin Bacon, and Reba McEntire, is what makes Ron Underwood's horror-comedy about giant worms terrorizing a remote desert town such a good hang.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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But Chernus talks at us with the condescending zeal of a true music-lover, and his cheeky tirades about the history of jazz — and why Jarrett’s gift for improvisation is unique even in the context of such a freeform genre — are entertaining and educational in equal measure.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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If the album interludes convey wisdom from Aminé’s dad and late grandfather to the 31-year-old, then the artist’s performance in an Addis Ababa skate park captures the effervescence of an even younger generation.—
Hannah Giorgis Yohannes,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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That effervescence has come through on this record.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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