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
Its star was Knighthead Capital Management co-founder Tom Wagner, who is probably better known as the guy who gave Birmingham City’s players a pep-talk in the front row of Wembley’s Royal Box after their 2-0 EFL Trophy final defeat by Peterborough United last season.
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Matt Slater, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple cider vinegar adds some pep to collards, stars in vinegar pie, and makes vinaigrette shine.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Deals with pep abound for National Coffee Day today.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
However, New Mexico will likely be traveling to Idaho with a pep in its step.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
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Matt Slater, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple cider vinegar adds some pep to collards, stars in vinegar pie, and makes vinaigrette shine.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Deals with pep abound for National Coffee Day today.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
However, New Mexico will likely be traveling to Idaho with a pep in its step.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s a drop of habanero juice in there!—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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