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
Now in its fourth year, the gathering included a performance by the University of Minnesota pep band, ice cream, dancers wearing pencil costumes, a Prince tribute and a T-shirt giveaway.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2025
While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Ryan Nadeau, the B’s director of amateur scouting, understandably has a little more pep in his step than he’s had in past springs.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2025
While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Ryan Nadeau, the B’s director of amateur scouting, understandably has a little more pep in his step than he’s had in past springs.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Noun
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The groundbreaking test, carried out with Tesla and the top US rooftop solar installer, will help keep the state’s clean energy momentum going despite the Trump administration’s crackdown on renewables.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Transfer to a medium bowl, and stir in cilantro, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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One Detroit Lions player just gave the Miami Dolphins some extra juice ahead of the teams’ joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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