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
As did the fact that our professors were clearly having a wonderful time, joining in our creative-writing exercises and drawing lessons with gusto.
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Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Throughout the show – which launched with a DJ set by longtime Carey friend and producer Jermaine Dupri – Carey’s admirers dug into her substantial catalog with gusto.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, the Hawks came out of the gate with gusto to build up enough of a lead to hold off the Celtics and come away with a 117-106 victory.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But the film came back with gusto on Oscar nomination day, earning nine nods.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
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Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Throughout the show – which launched with a DJ set by longtime Carey friend and producer Jermaine Dupri – Carey’s admirers dug into her substantial catalog with gusto.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, the Hawks came out of the gate with gusto to build up enough of a lead to hold off the Celtics and come away with a 117-106 victory.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But the film came back with gusto on Oscar nomination day, earning nine nods.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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