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
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.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Fertilizer is a great way to improve the vigor of pothos, but too much can do more harm than good.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
All of Tarantino's movies contain nods of varying vigor to the other films in his oeuvre, but The Hateful Eight resembles none so much as Reservoir Dogs, with its cast of shifty characters trapped in one location (a cast that includes former Dogs Tim Roth and Michael Madsen).
—Keith Staskiewicz, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Fertilizer is a great way to improve the vigor of pothos, but too much can do more harm than good.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
All of Tarantino's movies contain nods of varying vigor to the other films in his oeuvre, but The Hateful Eight resembles none so much as Reservoir Dogs, with its cast of shifty characters trapped in one location (a cast that includes former Dogs Tim Roth and Michael Madsen).
—Keith Staskiewicz, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mango, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice come together for an easy tropical topping or side for any flaky white fish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Once the sauce has come back to the boil, add the prunes along with any resting juices from the pork.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Feb. 2026
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Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Republicans often couched their fury at speech restrictions — around right-wing cultural politics and COVID-19, in particular — as part of a broader critique of corporate power.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The documentary cleverly mixes theatrical elements with more conventional methods, such as archival footage showing the city’s rich history of civil disobedience, to emphasize a lineage of organized opposition and the vitality of everyday people acting together.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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What better way to understand the vitality of New York City than at a Knicks or Liberty game?—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Until recently, his only comfort was a large orangutan plush toy that some brilliant member of staff gifted him as a tool for muscle building and maternal replacement.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The neurodegenerative disease strikes at muscle control and progressively limits the ability to move, walk, speak and breathe.—
VICTORIA CRAW The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Now, Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wood brings a fresh start, Fire brings dynamism, Earth offers grounding, Metal brings focus, and Water is a period for emotional awareness.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hiring is a sign of dynamism in the economy and belief in the future.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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