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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When to watch Venus at its brightest The second planet from the sun will be at its brightest near Valentine’s Day in 2025, the Almanac said. Stargazers can glimpse Venus at its greatest brightness on Sunday, Feb. 16.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
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Venus will be near its maximum brightness, while the moon is both in its waxing crescent phase and at its monthly 'perigee'—its closest approach to Earth—10,500 miles nearer than average at 228,000 miles.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Before a throng of Trump supporters at Washington’s Capital One Arena on Monday afternoon, Musk then strode on stage in a fit of exuberance.—
Bloomberg,
Orange County Register,
21 Jan. 2025
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Will the timepieces that make their debut in the coming months reflect the exuberance of the former period or the practicality inspired by the reckoning that came after?—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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Tan says the ingredients in the salad represent different things: fish for abundance, vegetables for vitality and so on.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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This class covers the identification, preparation, and safe use of medicinal herbs, focusing on their role in boosting immunity, managing stress and inflammation, and promoting overall vitality.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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The animation hasn’t aged well, at all, but it was generally regarded as being impressive at the time.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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The opening credits revitalize the classic 1960s theme song with a modern sound that encapsulates the idea of the series blending classic elements like the Steve Ditko-esque animation style with newer sensibilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Sprightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightliness. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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