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
On an unremarkable clay tennis court in the Spanish city of Alicante, watched on by only a handful of spectators, two teenagers swipe the ball to one another with surprising vigor, belying their scrawny, adolescent frames.
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
However, there are vegetable plants which, like fruit trees, have one variety grafted onto another of the same species to enhance disease resistance and overall vigor.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Hartford Murray explains that the far west Sonoma vineyards chosen for their first sparkling releases offer mineral-laden, low vigor soils with extreme marine influence, a prerequisite for maintaining acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
However, there are vegetable plants which, like fruit trees, have one variety grafted onto another of the same species to enhance disease resistance and overall vigor.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Hartford Murray explains that the far west Sonoma vineyards chosen for their first sparkling releases offer mineral-laden, low vigor soils with extreme marine influence, a prerequisite for maintaining acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While this has not been a strength so far this year, I'd be shocked if Andy Reid didn't test the undermanned Ravens front seven -- and have at least a little bit of success.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Two no-trump shows some interest in game and asks about partner's second suit as well as his strength.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The edible fruits have the distinct flavor of Hawaiian Punch fruit juice .—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The juice brand Pure Green is still to come this winter.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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China's carbon dioxide emissions from its power sector fell by almost 3% during the first half of this year as its growth in solar power matched the rise in electricity demand.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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For me, the camera has a unique power in guiding me toward visualising complex, sometimes uncomfortable emotions that resist being pinned down by language.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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With the oldest member being 88, the squad puts forward a show of vitality and warmth that inspires its fans.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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With this era of our lives comes a vitality—experience, diversity, versatility, strength, humor, confidence.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And there’s also some data to suggest that cold plunges could support muscle recovery and maybe even boost your mood.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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Today, with faster access to stents, patients often have less heart muscle damage, said Souheil Saba, MD, a cardiologist at Henry Ford Health in Michigan.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s implied that an attempt on his own life landed him in a treatment program for the better part of a year.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Immigrants bring immediate talent, ideas and dynamism that reinforce our global leadership.—
Kristie De Pena,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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Our country’s economic dynamism is rooted in a few hallowed principles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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