vitality
noun
vi·tal·i·ty
vī-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural vitalities
1
a
: lively and animated character
b
: power of enduring
2
a
: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving
b
: capacity to live and develop
also
: physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed
Examples of vitality in a Sentence
Her prose is full of vitality.
These scandals could threaten the vitality of the sport.
the economic vitality of our cities
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But the vitality of these current performances is largely due to Ulrik Birkkjaer, who trained with the Royal Danes from age 6, danced James in Denmark, and then finished his career at San Francisco Ballet.
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Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
There’s a school of psychology behind why teams wear bolder colors on the color wheel — hues that scream vitality, energy, power and strength.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
For me, maintaining brand vitality requires curiosity, humility and ongoing dialogue.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
There’s a school of psychology behind why teams wear bolder colors on the color wheel — hues that scream vitality, energy, power and strength.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
For me, maintaining brand vitality requires curiosity, humility and ongoing dialogue.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The committee will support the city’s economic development through business outreach and support; economic development strategies and initiatives; policies and regulations to support business retention, attraction and expansion; and long-term economic vitality strategies.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vitality
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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitality. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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vitality
noun
vi·tal·i·ty
vī-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural vitalities
1
a
: the property by which the living can be separated from the nonliving : life
b
: capacity to live and develop
2
: energy of mind or body
3
a
: the ability to last
b
: lively and animated spirit
Medical Definition
vitality
noun
vi·tal·i·ty
vī-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural vitalities
1
: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving
2
: capacity to live and develop
also
: physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed
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