vigor

noun

ˈvi-gər How to pronounce vigor (audio)
Definition of vigornext
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 The Wahl brothers shared a vigor for learning about different cultures through similar avenues. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 The constraint provided by its premise gives the film a vigor and life lacking in most horror films set online (and even many found footage thrillers). — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 Deadheading helps redirect energy to the plant, improving overall vigor and reducing disease risk. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026 Spider mites cause yellow mottled leaves and reduced vigor. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
  1. energy
  2. strength
  3. juice
  4. power
  5. vitality
  6. muscle
  7. life
  8. dynamism
Noun
  • Launch safety, orbital debris, broadband access, AI model conduct, content moderation, data use and energy consumption belong to different industry materiality maps.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Even so, the impact she’s already made with her experience, energy and depth has been evident.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • But in recent years, women have used motherhood as a strength, returning to their careers faster — and oftentimes better.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The 6-foot-2, 326-pounder will add some size and strength to the Penn State defensive line this year.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Transfer watermelon along with any bits and juices to a large shallow bowl.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • The brand focuses on clean-label ingredients, using real juice and skipping artificial flavors, with a bright, citrusy profile aimed at mocktails and entertaining.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • The study provides two examples of Paramount using its market power in order to try and change the tax incentive structure in its favor.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • In recent weeks, Perez has heated up at the plate and started to showcase the raw power he is known for.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • Community health and vitality are dependent on the strength of connections between community members, organizations and systems.
    — Felicia Cumings Smith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Powered by Novogro, the formulation simultaneously targets multiple biological pathways that influence hair health and vitality.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • These workouts can reduce stress, improve sleep, strengthen your heart and muscles and provide a low-impact workout for nearly every stage of life.
    — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • And the potassium content in strawberries helps support healthy blood pressure levels and proper muscle function.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • The fires have spread thick smoke and disrupted daily life, including at the Tour de France.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Saturn stations retrograde in your 4th House of Home, asking you to review roots, responsibilities, memories, living arrangements, and the emotional systems underneath your private life.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • The position has really lacked dynamism since Dansby Swanson’s departure following the 2022 campaign.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Moene argues that this wage compression promotes innovation and dynamism by boosting the profitability of growth industries and by lowering profits in lagging industries.
    — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of dynamism

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