vivacity

Definition of vivacitynext
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 Foxx — whose extensive auditions for the role included a piano session with Charles himself — brought vivacity to an otherwise standard biopic chronicling the singer's tumultuous life. Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 The city’s vivacity and cultural richness are a constant source of inspiration and the reason for Farm Rio’s existence—the brand was founded here in 1997—and its signature colorful tropical prints. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Russell giggled, awed by her fellow-star’s vivacity, her easy embrace of glamour. Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vivacity
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Noun
  • Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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  • Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
  • Squish the bags around with vigor and joy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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  • This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
  • As creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Williams is an organic partner for Moët & Chandon, which belongs to the wines and spirits division of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
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  • Logically, based on a day-to-day common pattern, a person with high energy might merely be a sign of inspiration and zeal.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • But there is a difference between his expression of unflinching conservatism, on the bench and off, and his willingness, even his zeal, to condemn an entire political movement, one with more than historical interest.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
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  • Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.
    Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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  • If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.
    Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.
    Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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  • Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.
    Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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  • The effervescence from the lemon lime soda gives the cake its loft.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
  • Paz imbues Lucila with both an unwavering resilience and an effervescence expected of her youth.
    Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026

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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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