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
Noun
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The fight scenes display mere curiosity about the sport but no enthusiasm for it or insight into its inner dimensions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Subsequent drops—which happened in September 2024 and April 2025–were met with similar enthusiasm, causing certain stores to enforce purchasing limits.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Throughout an offseason devoted to expansive training, that spirit was on full display — including during the lively knockout games at Prentiss’ gym.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wrangler and Filson have come together to create a collection that captures the spirit of the American frontier.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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His competitive zeal can be value-added — look at the 2022 and 2024 defenses, with the 2023 sandwiched in between.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Manes admired Bukele’s reformist zeal, former colleagues said.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 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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His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 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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That effervescence has come through on this record.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Valerie Franco eventually steps behind the drum kit, bringing a vitality and effervescence to a movie that sorely lacks it.—
Mark Kennedy,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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