with a vengeance

phrase

1

: with great force or vehemence

undertook reform with a vengeance

2

: to an extreme or excessive degree

the tourists are back—with a vengeance

Examples of with a vengeance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This time, France has returned with a vengeance — particularly thanks to Kylian Mbappé, who's responsible for eight goals. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 July 2026

Golf remains the world’s premier lifestyle sport, and after almost two decades in the wilderness, country club culture is back with a vengeance. — Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Even after getting rid of the visible blades, grass can leave behind seeds or an expansive root system and come back with a vengeance. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Lobo ended up being more of a cameo appearance; he is not featured at all in the comic miniseries, which focuses on Kara’s budding friendship with a vengeance-seeking alien child. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026