vibrance

noun

ˈvī-brən(t)s How to pronounce vibrance (audio)
Definition of vibrancenext
as in brightness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity new legislation to help small businesses and restore the vibrance of the local economy

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Recent Examples of vibrance Atlanta’s rich coffee scene owes its vibrance to its strong local focus, with cafes and roasters reflecting and shaping neighborhood identity. — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 Here, pops of rich orange and a fun rug add a bit of vibrance. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 All together, the formula does a great job tanning pale skin and adding vibrance overall. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026 From there, bartenders could add their choice of fresh fruit and herbs for extra flavor and vibrance. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrance
  1. brightness
  2. vibrancy
  3. vitality
  4. exuberance
  5. liveliness
  6. cheerfulness
  7. animation
Noun
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • 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, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • There’s an outdoor treatment pavilion, five additional treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a vitality pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of liveliness
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
  • Disney vet Jodie Foster in her first Disney animation voiceover role as the villain, Queen Celeste, is intriguing.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • California expanded its primary tax incentive for film and TV production to $750 million last year, and expanded it to include half-hour shows, animation and large-scale competition shows.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of animation

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“Vibrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrance. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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