1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm
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as in strength
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
a drug for lowering cholesterol that acts with proven vigor
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Recent Examples of vigor
The fan who caught Flores’ home run ball threw it back on the field with such vigor that the ball ended up in the infield, rolling past Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
April 12: The Full Moon in Libra brings balance back into our lives through partnerships.
April 12: Venus turns direct, allowing our romantic feelings to flow.
April 16: Mercury moves into Aries again, combining vigor and gusto to our words.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
As to whether aging impairs bodily vigor, Cicero claimed that strength and speed are less related to age than discipline.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Anthony Bourdain was an exception who brought real vigor and energy to the genre.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
April 12: The Full Moon in Libra brings balance back into our lives through partnerships.
April 12: Venus turns direct, allowing our romantic feelings to flow.
April 16: Mercury moves into Aries again, combining vigor and gusto to our words.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
As to whether aging impairs bodily vigor, Cicero claimed that strength and speed are less related to age than discipline.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Anthony Bourdain was an exception who brought real vigor and energy to the genre.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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One aim was to gather data on how seismic energy from earthquakes reverberated through the Earth’s crust and upper mantle.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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During ketosis, the body burns fat for energy instead of sugar.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Night Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Got Involved in a Brawl at the Polo Lounge (Exclusive) Through it all, Goldsmith-Thomas has learned her versatility is one of her greatest strengths.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery butter recalled: Finding suggests fecal contamination Cold and flu medicine recalled over potential child poisoning: See affected product Where was the apple juice distributed?—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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McMann brought some juice to the unit and looked more engaged after the promotion.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This feature gives you more control, giving you the power to decide what is enough for you.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the country was cast as a strong and imposing hero, with unparalleled economic vitality and military might.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the science continues to evolve, one message grows louder: for those pursuing long-term vitality and resilience, quitting alcohol is not just wise.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Try it as a dynamic warm-up: Experts now generally recommend warming up the muscles with gentle movement, rather than static stretching.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Gentile cites recent research showing that proteins from phytoestrogens—whole soy foods such as edamame (soybeans) or tofu—help support muscle and increase the lean mass of older adults.—
Denise Maher,
Flow Space,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.—
JacLyn Pagnotta,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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There are massive, 80-foot-tall projections (overseen by video and projection designers S. Katy Tucker and Kylee Loera), and the audience stands, sits, walks, and sits again, adding a kind of kinetic dynamism to the way a person experiences a chorus.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Her poems of that era — sonnets, epigrams, eminently quotable snippets of rhymed gossip — pulse with the dynamism and attitude of the modern city.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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