vibrancy

noun

vi·​bran·​cy ˈvī-brən(t)-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
Synonyms of vibrancy
: the quality or state of being vibrant

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the addition of several new stores enhances the vibrancy of the town
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Set the scene The inn brings a new vibrancy to Rosendale, an otherwise quiet Hudson Valley town with a handful of shops, boutiques, and a beloved one-screen movie theater along its Main Street. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Unlike other pigments, structural colors maintain their vibrancy while also remaining incredibly durable. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 The formula is made with amino acids and UV filters to help smooth the hair, improve elasticity, and enhance color vibrancy. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Hoffman likes being able to walk out his front door and immediately be immersed in the vibrancy of city life. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrancy

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First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vibrancy was circa 1890

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“Vibrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrancy. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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vibrancy

noun
vi·​bran·​cy ˈvī-brən-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
: the quality or state of being vibrant
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