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
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.
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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
Her documentary gains a greater vivacity and texture when broaching the personal journeys of these women.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
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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
Her documentary gains a greater vivacity and texture when broaching the personal journeys of these women.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vivacity
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After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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His descriptions of Thatcher, especially her inability to read social cues, mingle with his admiration for her leadership and ideological zeal.Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Without ongoing motivation and reinforcement, the initial zeal spurred by a motivational speech diminishes rapidly, resulting in employees returning to their original state.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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In 2020 the country promised to build 1,200 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, roughly the same electricity generating capacity of the whole United States.Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Warmer waters send more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, triggering wetter conditions in many areas and supercharging the Pacific hurricane season.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The original and captivating effervescence of filmic arthropods drew its strength from the events and aftermath of World War II.Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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This wine features alluring flavors and a refreshing, aromatic effervescence, elegantly presented in a stunning bottle that reflects sophisticated style.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Vivacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivacity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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