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
Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Your vigor is a gift, yet pacing yourself ensures consistency and keeps your focus strong beyond a single push toward completion.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Whether a vine growing up a tree is harmful or not will depend on the vigor of the vine and the size of the tree.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Your vigor is a gift, yet pacing yourself ensures consistency and keeps your focus strong beyond a single push toward completion.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Whether a vine growing up a tree is harmful or not will depend on the vigor of the vine and the size of the tree.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simpson doesn’t have the arm strength or size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nineteen even-strength saves, five power-play saves, no muss, no fuss.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s a school of psychology behind why teams wear bolder colors on the color wheel — hues that scream vitality, energy, power and strength.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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For me, maintaining brand vitality requires curiosity, humility and ongoing dialogue.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those with the condition experience stiff and swollen neck muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The results, published in the journal Radiology, showed that the more ultraprocessed foods people consumed, the higher the amount of fat stored inside their thigh muscles.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Under Ralf ‘Red Bull’ Rangnick, expect vertical dynamism, plus attacking gems Christoph Baumgartner and Marcel Sabitzer.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their energy, creativity and dynamism are astonishing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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