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
  • And, it was coupled with a nice brightness that made percussion crisp and synths cutting.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Wear one in beige or white to add a bit of brightness to your look, or black for some edge.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Climate change can alter the vibrancy and timing of fall foliage.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 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
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • This amazing energy, the vitality, simply could not be repressed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For all the liveliness and color of McBride’s dialogue, some of his narration can be flat.
    — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • However, this movie carries a hefty $100 million price tag (stop-motion animation is labor-intensive and takes years to produce) and likely won’t turn a theatrical profit.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Graphics and Gaming Tests We challenge all systems’ graphics with a quintet of animations or gaming simulations from UL's 3DMark test suite.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of animation

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“Vibrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrance. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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