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
Across the country, federal prosecutors took on trafficking cases with gusto.
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Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
Other supporting roles are handled with force and gusto.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gusto
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
Other supporting roles are handled with force and gusto.
—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for gusto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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Deadheading helps redirect energy to the plant, improving overall vigor and reducing disease risk.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
Noun
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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