as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now
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Recent Examples of gusto
First appearing in Shrek 2, Puss (voiced with gusto by Antonio Banderas) became a loyal ally to Shrek and his gang, while his origins were explored in the spinoff films Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The golden retriever mix continues chewing with gusto, eyes wide and focused.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But those stocks were mined with some gusto, and large portions of the island were essentially ruined.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But La Rocca set about it with gusto.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The golden retriever mix continues chewing with gusto, eyes wide and focused.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But those stocks were mined with some gusto, and large portions of the island were essentially ruined.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But La Rocca set about it with gusto.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gusto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Many of these actions have been part of the president’s larger goals of reining in government spending, increasing energy independence and restructuring federal agencies.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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