1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm
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2
as in strength
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
a drug for lowering cholesterol that acts with proven vigor
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Recent Examples of vigor
Lilacs are relatively self-sufficient yet require some care and attention to maintain their vigor.
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Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Anthracnose does not usually affect overall plant vigor.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Anthracnose does not usually affect overall plant vigor.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The bird has long symbolized American values like strength, freedom and independence, said Kochersperger.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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American oak trees symbolize the enduring strength and resilience of our people and nation.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Cocktails are a mix of classic and inventive, with a carrot-ginger-turmeric juice laced with tequila gracing the Ninety Acres menu for fall and a martini paired with caviar in the Great Room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The fastest-growing corner of wellness travel right now has nothing to do with green juice or sound baths.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.—
April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Jeffers flashed his power again, hitting the go-ahead homer Sunday and finishing 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Twins avoided a series sweep.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Stockholm is buzzing with vitality and optimism for the future.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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That said, the actors kept me engaged, and the visuals are intoxicating thanks to gifted DP Jomo Fray, who brought such vitality and bruising intimacy to Nickel Boys.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Symptoms can include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and internal bleeding.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Rebuilding strength in his leg muscles required regular gym exercises with lead rehab physio Richard Clark, including walking on an anti-gravity treadmill, deadlifts, box jumps, split squats with weights, balancing drills and running on a small trampoline.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Bradley’s transatlantic life is a tale of artistic freedom and recognition earned at the cost of exile.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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But now, finance, not industry, emerged as the source of American economic dynamism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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While the Tory customer of the past felt neatly aligned with the country club aesthetic, the Tory customer today embodies a modern sensibility of polish and dynamism.—
Viv Chen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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