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 Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026 Appropriate pruning and sanitation practices, routine fertilization in accordance with the plant’s needs, and protection from environmental stressors (drought, heat, or cold) are all vital to maintaining vigor. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 That sets up a campaign with an unusual shape and real vigor. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Another sector showing some vigor is construction, which has added about 11,000 jobs per month on average this year, after losing jobs last year. — New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
  1. energy
  2. strength
  3. vitality
  4. power
  5. dynamism
  6. muscle
  7. juice
  8. stamina
Noun
  • Fusion energy has long promised virtually limitless, low-carbon power by mimicking the physical reactions that fuel the Sun.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The Lab is built on the understanding that the health of the Arno Basin is linked to the well-being of its local communities, the vitality of its ecosystems, and the economic activities that depend on them.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The history of organic abstraction that runs through Jean Arp and Henry Moore is unimaginable without the inner vitality of Brancusi’s rounded shapes.
    — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • The brokerage said South Korea could emerge as a key market for additional capacity in Asia, with operators that secure power, land and long-term customer contracts better positioned to expand.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • These arrangements form part of Google’s broader effort to secure power for its expanding data center infrastructure while reducing the carbon emissions associated with natural gas generation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of power
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  • Film Festival kicks off its 67th edition this week with an eclectic lineup of festival favorites, Oscar hopefuls and homegrown films that showcase the range and dynamism of the Greek industry.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • He was made partner on their American dynamism team, which is a team that invests in startups that do weapons systems and drones and other things supposedly in the national interest.
    — Tonya Mosley, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dynamism
Noun
  • Hosts Atletico Madrid, too, suffered a huge blow recently, with central defender Cristian Romero ruled out due to a muscle strain.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Chemically destroying the channel in adult mouse osteocytes accelerated signs of aging far beyond the skeleton, affecting the brain, liver, and muscles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • The spacious marble bathrooms come with Japanese toilets, which is reason enough to book, in my opinion, and the minibar came thoughtfully stocked with local wines and juices.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Trump did nationalize the election, hold his rallies, and summon the party to Dallas for a midterm convention to juice turnout and get the coalition on book.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Even so, pairing protein with carbohydrates can help smooth out post-meal swings while supporting overall morning stamina.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In a world where students are averaging seven and a half hours a day on screens and attention spans are waning, Connecticut teachers say that students’ reading stamina and comprehension are declining.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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