as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the sprightliness of the young girl made us tired just watching her
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprightliness
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The Kickstarter campaign is also offering a slightly less capable model that's ticks all of the above boxes except for brightness, which comes in at 2,600 ISO lumens for the Pro variant.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Giving the camera longer exposure increases brightness but may reduce definition if the aurora is active.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Dow has experienced various bull and bear markets, from the roaring 1920s to the Great Depression, the exuberance of the dot-com bubble in the 1990s to crash of the early 2000s, and the slides and rebounds of the financial crisis of 2008 and the Covid-19 pandemic in the early 2020s.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Away from the irrational exuberance, there are still sensible investments to be made.—
Mikael Johnsson,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.—
Mack Swenson,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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Guests can enjoy the well-being spa area spanning 10,800 square feet, featuring a 25-meter semi-Olympic pool, caldarium, indoor and outdoor vitality pool, relaxation zone, and fitness center.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a letter to the town council, chamber of commerce CEO Jennifer Lin wrote in favor entertainment zones to support economic vitality.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gen Fukunaga, founder and former CEO of Funimation, has joined adult animation outfit Bizaar Studios as a stakeholder and strategic advisor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new film fund will lean into Starburns’ animation artistry, with hybrid and live-action films a new priority.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Sprightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightliness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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