1
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
was rather overwhelmed by the vibrant environment of the big city
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2
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
a throaty, vibrant singing voice
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Recent Examples of vibrant
Paducah, Kentucky, a UNESCO Creative City, offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, including the National Quilt Museum and numerous art galleries.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 July 2025
Sherald, who reached national fame for her official portrait of Michelle Obama in 2018, has since become one of the most prominent living American painters for her vibrant portraits of Black life, portrayed in grisaille, or gray tones, against expanses of blue.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Belly, the vibrant and introspective young woman at the center of the story, inhabits spaces filled with light and softness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways.
Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 July 2025
Sherald, who reached national fame for her official portrait of Michelle Obama in 2018, has since become one of the most prominent living American painters for her vibrant portraits of Black life, portrayed in grisaille, or gray tones, against expanses of blue.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Belly, the vibrant and introspective young woman at the center of the story, inhabits spaces filled with light and softness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The estate’s five acres of gardens, developed over more than a decade, recreate an outdoor haven true to the time period with vibrant blooms and tranquil pathways.
Smooth Rapids offers a full-service outdoor experience with kayaking, camping, and dining all in one scenic riverside location.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrant
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Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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Ever since then, it’s been sitting on the shore, beached like a shipwreck, just feet from a busy highway.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Above the little red roof of the shed and the round elder tree, all around the jagged holly, above the slope descending to and from the lake, above the water and the mountain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In fact, despite its thriving telenovela industry, and many promising starts (see: Charlie’s Angels and 8th & Ocean), Miami has spawned few successful television series outside the realm of reality TV.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Careful attention to water needs is key to keeping 'Everest' Carex healthy and thriving.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Instead, aboard the spacecraft will be twin NASA satellites that will orbit Earth in tandem while studying how the sun's powerful activity can disrupt our planet's magnetosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Analysts say his days may be numbered, however, having also lost control of the more powerful lower house in elections last year and shedding votes on Sunday to opposition parties pledging to cut taxes and tighten immigration policies.—
John Geddie,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Now officially open, the interactive restaurant invites guests to craft their own culinary creations in a lively, open-kitchen setting with stunning bay views that include Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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While human emotions and compelling narratives will remain important, the attorneys and insurance companies who can best interpret and present complex technical data in understandable, emotionally resonant ways will control the courtroom.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This implants a fascinating and resonant conflict in the heart of our hero: What’s his true mission, his driving identity?—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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