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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Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Dagoberto Gilb, who explores the vitality of Mexican culture in the American Southwest through A Passing West: Essays from the Borderlands, took home the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 May 2025
Start expanding the lens: Track manager vitality, not just productivity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
At the same time, the formula’s antioxidant-rich formula protects hair from UV damage and free radicals, preserving color and vitality; 100% vegan, let this spray is your go-to for a voluminous, non-sticky matte look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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 20 May. 2025.
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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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