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
Sharing the pitch and the ball with Fernandes has done little to impede his attacking verve.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Obama is continuing her marathon of stylish looks—entering the festive holiday season with verve and sparkle.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
This 39-year-old Swede sings with the gusty verve of Stevie Nicks or Kate Bush, and her arrangements simmer and explode with sax, guitar, and what can only be described as war drums.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Her positivity and verve are palpable, even via Zoom.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Obama is continuing her marathon of stylish looks—entering the festive holiday season with verve and sparkle.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
This 39-year-old Swede sings with the gusty verve of Stevie Nicks or Kate Bush, and her arrangements simmer and explode with sax, guitar, and what can only be described as war drums.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Her positivity and verve are palpable, even via Zoom.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for verve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
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Within Portugal, fado has had its ups and downs in popularity, but the genre is finally seeing a new era embrace its sound with vigor.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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From residency dropout to bestseller In the last few years, Attia has become a household name for those curious about longevity medicine, the science behind extending one’s lifespan while protecting health and vigor.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian energy minister Denys Shmyal said the Russians had attacked the backbone of the country’s energy grid, including high voltage 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines and two thermal power plants.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two former Soviet republics, Armenia and Azerbaijan, agreed under the deal to reopen key transportation routes and bolster cooperation with the United States in energy, technology and economy.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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