exuberance

noun

ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce exuberance (audio)
Definition of exuberancenext
as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator

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Recent Examples of exuberance The stars are shining brightly on you, heightening your popularity and exuberance. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 And in a place where celebrity passersby and visiting monarchs typically get the same collective shrug, a certain exuberance appeared. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The Slovenian is a rider in his prime, whose sole previous weaknesses — the heat and a touch of youthful tactical exuberance — have been virtually eradicated from his performances. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exuberance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberance
  1. brightness
  2. enthusiasm
  3. cheerfulness
  4. vibrancy
  5. vitality
  6. liveliness
  7. vibrance
  8. animation
Noun
  • Between 2017 and 2023, Sickafoose's team probed Pluto's atmosphere during ten occultations of stars ranging in brightness from about magnitude 12 to magnitude 18, far below naked-eye visibility.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Saie’s Glowy Super Gel is a luminous, hydrating, primer-meets-base that truly gives the look of a post Euro-summer glow and brightness.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Do not let enthusiasm skip the part where others need a clear role today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Or are younger, progressive voters who might be open to democratic socialism being over-sampled due to their very public enthusiasm?
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Despite all this, Hillsborough retains a vibrancy and passion that helped keep the club going through the nadir of finishing on zero points in the Championship last season after being deducted 18 for financial wrongdoings.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because the high heat can cause color transfer over time or suck up the vibrancy of the white shade.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, bloodstone has been used for its healing properties and is often associated with vitality, courage, and strength.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • This sleek, elegant style highlights a deep, rich brown that adds vibrance and dimension to her overall look.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Produced by Questlove and Black Thought’s Two One Five Entertainment, the show’s interviews have the natural vibrance of a party in an intimate setting, making for often surprising insights.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of vibrance
Noun
  • The lab's advanced technology, including 64 Vicon cameras, allows for intricate action and dance choreography, even blending with AI for real-time animation, and has attracted international gaming projects.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Selick’s fellow peers in stop-motion animation, Chilean directors Cristobal León and Joaquín Cociña, pulled off a similar feat with their first proper foray into live-action filmmaking.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation

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