vibrancy

noun

vi·bran·cy ˈvī-brən(t)-sē

Synonyms of vibrancy

: the quality or state of being vibrant

Examples of vibrancy in a Sentence

the addition of several new stores enhances the vibrancy of the town

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But the faculty and programs that maintain the vibrancy of our schools — from dedicated staff to arts and cultural programs — are under threat. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Standard delivers the full vibrancy of the screen; Color offers a softer, more muted experience; and Ink is full grayscale. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 Yannick Nézet-Séguin nudges the orchestra’s warmth and saturation into territory that, if not quite gaudy, is certainly gala-worthy, privileging vibrancy over darkness. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrancy

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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

noun

vi·bran·cy ˈvī-brən-sē

: the quality or state of being vibrant

vibrancy

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