vitality
noun
vi·tal·i·ty
vī-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural vitalities
1
a
: lively and animated character
b
: power of enduring
2
a
: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving
b
: capacity to live and develop
also
: physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed
Examples of vitality in a Sentence
Her prose is full of vitality.
These scandals could threaten the vitality of the sport.
the economic vitality of our cities
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Settlage prefers focusing on vitality, or the energy and enthusiasm that contribute to a feeling of aliveness.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
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Not much change overall, and the forces shaping the lives of thousands of children include dysfunctional homes, instability in housing and food, weak neighborhood vitality, too much trauma in kids’ lives, too much need with too little help.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Markus Maciel, associate professor of toy design at Otis College, told ABC News that the vitality of the toy is chiefly due to blind nature of which Labubu customers receive.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2025
Dining venues will have plenty of kid-friendly options, and the resort’s Mera Spa will appeal to parents with its vitality pool, steam rooms, and indoor/outdoor fitness experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Not much change overall, and the forces shaping the lives of thousands of children include dysfunctional homes, instability in housing and food, weak neighborhood vitality, too much trauma in kids’ lives, too much need with too little help.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vitality
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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitality. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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vitality
noun
vi·tal·i·ty
vī-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural vitalities
1
a
: the property by which the living can be separated from the nonliving : life
b
: capacity to live and develop
2
: energy of mind or body
3
a
: the ability to last
b
: lively and animated spirit
Medical Definition
vitality
noun
vi·tal·i·ty
vī-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural vitalities
1
: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving
2
: capacity to live and develop
also
: physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed
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