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
If Ryan Gosling wants to get a marching band to wish his lady a very happy birthday, Fallon and the gang are going to accommodate that request — with gusto.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
On one hand, the enthusiasm almost undermines its own point; if such an event were actually common it wouldn’t be celebrated with such gusto.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Some deserving names, though, are still obscure, and that is why an exhibition at Poster House, on West Twenty-third Street, running until April 12th, is to be welcomed with gusto.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
As did the fact that our professors were clearly having a wonderful time, joining in our creative-writing exercises and drawing lessons with gusto.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
On one hand, the enthusiasm almost undermines its own point; if such an event were actually common it wouldn’t be celebrated with such gusto.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Some deserving names, though, are still obscure, and that is why an exhibition at Poster House, on West Twenty-third Street, running until April 12th, is to be welcomed with gusto.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
As did the fact that our professors were clearly having a wonderful time, joining in our creative-writing exercises and drawing lessons with gusto.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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