vibrancy

noun

vi·​bran·​cy ˈvī-brən(t)-sē How to pronounce vibrancy (audio)
Synonyms of vibrancynext
: 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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To Reed, that openness creates an energy and vibrancy in comics that’s not always present in the mainstream creative arts. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 27 May 2026 These centers must be placed in the areas that won’t attract blight or reduce areas where vibrancy is needed for economic development. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Production designer Christopher Glass matches that vibrancy with such fantastical details as a rolling ball of stressors, bills, and eviction notices that only Velvet Gang leader Corvette (Keke Palmer) sees. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026 Red mulch tends to lose its vibrancy quickly and will make a yard feel less refined over time. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrancy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Jun. 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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