as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays
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Recent Examples of pep
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was spotted emphatically hitting a cowbell on camera.
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Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
In an effort to stay close to the game, Neuman joined the pep club, supporting the same boys who refused to play with her.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Every pep band needs members like Stanaha’ Fox.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
In an effort to stay close to the game, Neuman joined the pep club, supporting the same boys who refused to play with her.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Every pep band needs members like Stanaha’ Fox.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Staging new works or expanding into a new venue can bring a fresh view of a performing arts company and, with this, a confirmation of continuing vigor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Just walking in Dalrymple's Garment District studio got Long's creative juices flowing.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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