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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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
Selected for their vigor, larger flowers, and perennial life span, hybrid blanket flowers produce some of the showiest blooms, including double flowers and tubular ray petals.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Lilacs are relatively self-sufficient yet require some care and attention to maintain their vigor.
—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
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Lilacs are relatively self-sufficient yet require some care and attention to maintain their vigor.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Insects such as migrating monarch butterflies and some other animals, such as hummingbirds, depend on energy-rich nectar for fuel.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Adjust one workflow, boundary, or wellness choice that keeps draining energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 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
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Add Brugal 1888, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and chamomile tea syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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When herbs overflow the garden, make this vibrant, healthful hummus, punched up with lots of lemon juice.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
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Huawei’s new chip architecture expands the layout from one layer to two, significantly increasing power efficiency, according to Tingbo He, president of Huawei’s semiconductor business.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Some of these requirements include free and fair elections, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, equal rights, separation of powers, accountability of leaders, political pluralism, a free press, majority rule tempered by minority rights and thoughtful citizen participation.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Astrologically, the sun represents our identity, vitality and physical presence, while Uranus is the planet of rebellion, innovation and unexpected change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Acts like Nine Inch Noize’s sensational Coachella set prove the scene’s vitality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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After joking, Bruno let his client and her followers know that the exercise was meant to target the core and back muscles.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The Emsella Treatment chair does the same for the pelvic floor, generating electromagnetic currents that cause pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax rapidly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The dynamism of the singing and dancing smooths out some of the adaptation’s rough edges.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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