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
The atmosphere simultaneously projects wariness, vivacity and community.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
In Rachel Reeves, the country will get its first-ever woman chancellor of the Exchequer and as deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner’s profile will only increase, her vivacity a welcome counterpoint to Starmer’s calm sobriety.
—Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Vogue, 5 July 2024
There have been few bright spots in the Nets’ recent 2-9 stretch, but the vivacity of third-year center Day’Ron Sharpe has continued to shine through the mess.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024
Cox’s outfit was a visual feast of colors and patterns, blending vivacity with elegance.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
In Rachel Reeves, the country will get its first-ever woman chancellor of the Exchequer and as deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner’s profile will only increase, her vivacity a welcome counterpoint to Starmer’s calm sobriety.
—Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Vogue, 5 July 2024
There have been few bright spots in the Nets’ recent 2-9 stretch, but the vivacity of third-year center Day’Ron Sharpe has continued to shine through the mess.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024
Cox’s outfit was a visual feast of colors and patterns, blending vivacity with elegance.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for vivacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacity
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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None of this is news to the people who hold down the fort at the once-insanely-lucrative regional sports networks, a subset of the programming ecosystem that arguably has been clobbered with more frequency and vigor than any other element.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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And taken together, his books reflect the abounding curiosity and vigor that defined his approach to life.Rick Rojas, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Popularized by the Romans as a shield from evil spirits, the choices today are far more modern—although honestly, some additional good vibes insurance is never a bad thing.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Over 45 gallons of spirits, wine, and beer were served to 55 men in attendance.Christian Schneider, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nations blessed with abundant low-cost energy are leveraging this newfound advantage and crafting policies to attract AI investments with the zeal once reserved for manufacturing.Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Taft’s lieutenants undertook their task with zeal, especially in the State Department.Laura Ellyn Smith / Made by History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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The shift to clean energy isn’t just about managing risk.Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The package will include border and energy policy and extend the 2017 tax cuts, Trump said.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cucumber Paloma: Lyre’s Agave Blanco blends with grapefruit soda for a refreshing drink that has a light sweetness and crisp effervescence.Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some are more popular for classic drinks: club soda adds minerality and effervescence to cocktails like the Tom Collins or Whiskey Highball, while tonic water is essential in gin and tonics.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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