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
Because speaking of vivacity, and of big fat fibbers, Henry IV’s titular monarch is hardly the only reigning energy in the play.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Brandee Evans portrays the mourned Tammy with an easy vivacity (one that invites viewers to miss her as well).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Most striking are the visuals, rendered with vivacity and poignancy.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Brandee Evans portrays the mourned Tammy with an easy vivacity (one that invites viewers to miss her as well).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Most striking are the visuals, rendered with vivacity and poignancy.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vivacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacity
Noun
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His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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With attention to details, brilliantly created thrilling narrative, and the balance between science fiction and human spirit, Colony Three is an incredible excursion to uncover secrets of the new world.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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In the spirit of savoring pockets of pause, Richardson also made a head-turning appearance at the 2025 Met Gala.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Her zeal and upbeat attitude, even through the most unpleasant moments, kept me from descending further into a pit of negativity.—
Olivia James,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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The public’s current zeal for space travel may be heightening interest in all things blue and teal.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Waterless dyeing can lower production costs by up to 45% by slashing water and energy bills, reducing waste treatment requirements, and accelerating processing time.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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With the effervescence of the water, the flavors are even more enhanced.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And navigating it all with an enigmatic effervescence was Paige Davis.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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