as in brightness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
we were surprised by the liveliness of the crowd at the nightclub despite the early hour
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Recent Examples of liveliness
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.
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Pj Green
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
There are something close to 50 of To’s movies to choose from, and all of them have a wonderful visual liveliness — plus a compelling, svelte sense of place that lives at a particularly fun intersection between the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Pierre Melville.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
The establishment is filled with the kind of liveliness that was typical of supper clubs during decades past.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
At school, her liveliness and charisma drew other kids in.
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Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Pj Green
june 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.
—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
There are something close to 50 of To’s movies to choose from, and all of them have a wonderful visual liveliness — plus a compelling, svelte sense of place that lives at a particularly fun intersection between the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Pierre Melville.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
—
Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
The establishment is filled with the kind of liveliness that was typical of supper clubs during decades past.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
At school, her liveliness and charisma drew other kids in.
—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
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The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
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How can a sliver of that game day vibrancy be repeated on the average weekday?
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The vibrancy of tatreez often contrasts with harsh living conditions in camps amid employment and other restrictions the refugees face.
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Paine rightly saw that a critical determinant for the success of our new nation and the vitality of its democracy was sustained, active citizen participation in political and social affairs.
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But the everyday diminishment of vitality, mobility and equanimity defined life in 1776.
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And in a place where celebrity passersby and visiting monarchs typically get the same collective shrug, a certain exuberance appeared.
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The Slovenian is a rider in his prime, whose sole previous weaknesses — the heat and a touch of youthful tactical exuberance — have been virtually eradicated from his performances.
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Now animation is in control over the Fourth of July long weekend, but with an asterisk.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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Since former President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act in 2021, the federal holiday has been celebrated with vibrance and passion.
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Atlanta’s rich coffee scene owes its vibrance to its strong local focus, with cafes and roasters reflecting and shaping neighborhood identity.
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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