as in enthusiasm
a disposition or character marked by high-spirited energy
The success of the movement would not have been possible without the persistence and vivacity of the activists involved. Suitors were drawn to her youthful vivacity and quick-wittedness.
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Recent Examples of vivacity
Rarely in any American film, and certainly any American film before that time, was a prostitute portrayed with such character and vivacity, such disarming truthfulness.
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
The front room, with counter seats outlining the oyster bar and high-top tables along the walls, has a mood of communal vivacity—the ring of cross-table conversation, the banter of hustling cooks and shuckers, the non-stop movement of servers wiggling through the narrow spaces between tables.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
But really, the vivacity emanating from the stage is enough to captivate.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
The atmosphere simultaneously projects wariness, vivacity and community.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
The front room, with counter seats outlining the oyster bar and high-top tables along the walls, has a mood of communal vivacity—the ring of cross-table conversation, the banter of hustling cooks and shuckers, the non-stop movement of servers wiggling through the narrow spaces between tables.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
But really, the vivacity emanating from the stage is enough to captivate.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
The atmosphere simultaneously projects wariness, vivacity and community.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for vivacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacity
Noun
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The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Whatever the interest, Poway Stamp Club members are available to help others develop an enthusiasm for the hobby.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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As such, the doc is also a declaration of love for the Ukrainian people, their spirit, and their resilience.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
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With its carnival atmosphere and legendary party spirit, the three-day event joins other Asian showpieces such as the Singapore Grand Prix and Australian Open in drawing tourists and business travelers alike.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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In its zeal to release unredacted secret documents from the government’s JFK assassination files, the Trump administration has made public the Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information of potentially hundreds of former congressional staffers and other people.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Real Salt Lake’s broadcasters, Spencer Warne and Jay Nolly, expressed surprise at the visitors’ zeal for pressing, especially late in the match.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on Wednesday about a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure amid broader efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The world needs energy projects given its growing needs.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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This process creates bubbles and gives the water its signature effervescence.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The second half of 2024 is expected to remain challenging for luxury, with watches particularly under scrutiny given post-pandemic effervescence.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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