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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as in playfully
in a quick and spirited manner
now then, step lively there
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the lively puppy was racing around the dining room floor chasing after people's shoelaces
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as in vibrant
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the party was a lively affair that lasted into the small hours of the morning
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Recent Examples of liveliness
Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
These various sources of inspiration have ultimately become the foundation for a lively and fast-growing industry that’s soon set to compete with larger regional players like Tokyo.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The album cover and the first video for this project had very colorful, lively imagery — very un-sedate and not sepia-toned in any way.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
These various sources of inspiration have ultimately become the foundation for a lively and fast-growing industry that’s soon set to compete with larger regional players like Tokyo.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
Noun
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Claudine’s vibe is welcoming and the lunch crowd is energetic.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Standing Together, but Standing Out Executives agreed that Watches and Wonders served as a statement of the industry’s vitality and vibrancy, with a need to express themselves to the right audience of collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Launch of British Watchmakers’ Day To demonstrate the existence and vibrancy of the British watch sector, Audsley proposed one day per year where British watchmakers would release a special edition watch available exclusively on that date and at a special venue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That absurd seriousness about such a ridiculous world is part of the vitality of the comedy.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like the film, the new adaptation uses the same archival footage of McCarthy and others from committee hearings and interviews, but what worked well for the multiplex lacks the same vitality in person.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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