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 Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women). — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026 His ideas were too radical even for many of our Founding Fathers, but the vigor of his writing and the clarity of his thinking were as a spark to gunpowder, and that was coming, too. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 Sébastien Vaniček, a French filmmaker of vigor if not vibrancy, is the fourth director to pick up the series, now on its sixth installment. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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
  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • Loss of muscle strength, medication side effects, neurological conditions, and changes in vision or balance can all affect gait.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of strength
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  • That meant the service was going to last at least a half-hour longer than usual to make room for eating a small wafer and drinking a tiny plastic cup of Welch’s grape juice in remembrance of Jesus.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
  • High outdoor temperatures require the grapes to be cooled before being gently pressed in stainless steel machines to extract the highest quality free-run juice, a crucial step in sparkling wine production that cannot be rushed.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The genius villain is telepathic and has several powers, including superhuman strength, telekinesis, energy projection, shapeshifting and teleportation.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of power
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  • Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, bloodstone has been used for its healing properties and is often associated with vitality, courage, and strength.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
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  • The former Villarreal forward was given a starting role, with Espi benched and then suffering a muscle injury that kept him out for four games across November and December.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Heverin was diagnosed with ataxia, a neurological condition affecting coordination and muscle movement, the BBC reported.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of muscle
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  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Indy was first brought to life at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios theme park in 1989 with the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • But institutions and economic dynamism—how fast an economy innovates and shifts resources—also play a role in the dollar’s strength.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Destrier’s visual dynamism is also expressed in its dimensions and stance.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dynamism

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