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
Foxx — whose extensive auditions for the role included a piano session with Charles himself — brought vivacity to an otherwise standard biopic chronicling the singer's tumultuous life.
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EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Because speaking of vivacity, and of big fat fibbers, Henry IV’s titular monarch is hardly the only reigning energy in the play.
—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
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EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Because speaking of vivacity, and of big fat fibbers, Henry IV’s titular monarch is hardly the only reigning energy in the play.
—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
See All Example Sentences for vivacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacity
Noun
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The club is led by driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, the Australian 2012 Olympic gold medalist, who shared his enthusiasm for adding Jackman and Reynolds to the crew.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with an apparent upcoming boom in Europe, although this is based on government coercion rather than enthusiasm for EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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As actual spirits, released from their corporeal form, or visions conjured up by the eyes or minds of those who see them—or something else?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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The individuals bring a wealth of experience, insight, and passion to support the Y’s mission of strengthening the spirit, mind, and body of every individual in our community, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Deregulation While congressional action obviously is required to eliminate agencies and enabling statutes outright, legitimate deregulation can begin with the same zeal that created overregulation.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Joyce, with visionary zeal, puts her foot down at staging yet another production of Oklahoma!—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Though the final legislation will likely mirror broad elements of the deal brokered by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), GOP senators are hammering out differences over deeper budget cuts, Medicaid provisions, clean energy incentives, and more.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Shirley Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Her virtuosic dancing matched her theatrical effervescence.—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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