as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the actor plays the part of the superhero with tremendous verve and obvious enjoyment
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Recent Examples of verve
In the mouth of a master like Goncharov, crying foul at the sight—or, at any rate, the perception—of plagiarism acquires an astounding verve.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The programming maneuvers appear to add anchors who have demonstrated verve and a lean-forward personality to hours across the schedule, placing a premium on analysis of events and not just reporting the facts tied to them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Chunky heel loafers bedecked with gold hardware are a polished way to dress with verve at the office.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The upbeat nature of this introduction’s tone hides some dark, dark stuff, but Caswill maintains its verve, even as Kenna … removes a roadside memorial cross?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The programming maneuvers appear to add anchors who have demonstrated verve and a lean-forward personality to hours across the schedule, placing a premium on analysis of events and not just reporting the facts tied to them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Chunky heel loafers bedecked with gold hardware are a polished way to dress with verve at the office.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The upbeat nature of this introduction’s tone hides some dark, dark stuff, but Caswill maintains its verve, even as Kenna … removes a roadside memorial cross?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
Noun
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The pivot in recent weeks toward attacking Iranian infrastructure is the predictable reaction to the failure to appreciate the vigor of the ethic of resistance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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