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
Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Doku always looks to take on defenders rather than passing the buck, attacks with gusto and is more likely than most to stay on his feet in the tackle.
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Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
So either expand the wheel to include streamers alongside the broadcast networks, renew the plan already in place — or go with gusto for my roadblock idea.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 May 2026
In New York, green space is often separated from you by fast-moving bike lanes—and crossing them requires timing, confidence, and a little gusto.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Look for repeat-blooming cultivars that bloom with gusto in spring and then continue blooming sporadically into fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
So either expand the wheel to include streamers alongside the broadcast networks, renew the plan already in place — or go with gusto for my roadblock idea.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 May 2026
In New York, green space is often separated from you by fast-moving bike lanes—and crossing them requires timing, confidence, and a little gusto.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Look for repeat-blooming cultivars that bloom with gusto in spring and then continue blooming sporadically into fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gusto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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Missing the gritty vigor of the first two films, Rocky III is more focused on violence than its predecessors and less interested in the witty character work that defined the original.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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These natural additives improve root systems and overall plant vigor, resulting in a fantastic profusion of blooms.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Set your thermostat to 78°F in summer to balance comfort and energy savings.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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