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
Either way, this is a program with pep in its step now.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
What used to be a chance for consumers to choose something reasonably priced by any higher-tier automaker with a little extra pep in its step—but not reach the price tag of their high-performance offerings—isn’t possible anymore, and that’s a shame.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes go in next, lending pep, before broth is added to thin the roux out into a gravy.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Walkout music is a win Viewers couldn’t help but notice that there was a little extra pep in their step for the presenters and award recipients, in part because of the walkout music.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
What used to be a chance for consumers to choose something reasonably priced by any higher-tier automaker with a little extra pep in its step—but not reach the price tag of their high-performance offerings—isn’t possible anymore, and that’s a shame.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes go in next, lending pep, before broth is added to thin the roux out into a gravy.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Walkout music is a win Viewers couldn’t help but notice that there was a little extra pep in their step for the presenters and award recipients, in part because of the walkout music.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Pulling out paintbrushes Brooks is tackling his ambitious to-do list with vigor and a pragmatic, systematic way.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The benefits of spring pruning are new plant vigor and larger individual blooms or clusters of flowers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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The institute will consolidate Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) broad expertise in energy technologies, computing, grid science, and cybersecurity to develop next-generation infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and reliable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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In these cases, a few medications can improve symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depression, and low energy.—
Doru Paul,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Juiceland Superfood smoothies, raw juice, matcha lattes, salads and wraps.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Unlike stews, tagines use minimal liquid, relying on slow cooking and natural juices for bold, integrated flavors.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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