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
As Carole King, Sabel is a revelation, embracing the role of the singer-songwriter with heart and verve.
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Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
The Sun is marching into your sign, beginning Aquarius Season with the unique verve your sign is known for.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
That momentum was not felt early on, as neither the crowd – many wearing 49ers jerseys and celebrating the team’s playoff victory – nor the players had much verve to begin.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
The Sun is marching into your sign, beginning Aquarius Season with the unique verve your sign is known for.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
That momentum was not felt early on, as neither the crowd – many wearing 49ers jerseys and celebrating the team’s playoff victory – nor the players had much verve to begin.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for verve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
Noun
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My intention was to get back the optimism and vigor students had always given me in times past—to get back home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves directed the show with an eye toward brilliance of color and vigor of movement; Viviana Goodwin and Justin Austin led a spirited cast, with Kedrick Armstrong conducting and Damien Sneed handling the arrangements.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Royals came out with great energy and trailed by just five with three minutes left in the half before Purdue created separation with a 10-0 run to take a 15-point lead.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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