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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However, stocks rebounded with vigor and were back to their old highs by August — the fastest recovery of its kind in history.—
Greg Iacurci,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The quick-growing perennial has a strong rebloom and overall great vigor, adding interest to the garden all summer long.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those increases have translated to energy markets, with jet fuel being the most affected, potentially leading to a rise in ticket prices later in the year.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lemon juice and fresh thyme add an earthy brightness to each bowl.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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