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
In smaller venues, power-chord rockers including Joan Jett and Heart roared with undiminished vigor.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Like a plant that breaks through the imperviousness of brick, its roots prowling the dark, the vigor of its leaves imposing a new landscape, this story reaches for the sun.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Though these are all very classic notes, My Hero Academia hits them with convincing vigor and a lot of heart.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
When Ertz left, so did any remaining emotion or vigor in the Commanders.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Like a plant that breaks through the imperviousness of brick, its roots prowling the dark, the vigor of its leaves imposing a new landscape, this story reaches for the sun.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Though these are all very classic notes, My Hero Academia hits them with convincing vigor and a lot of heart.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
When Ertz left, so did any remaining emotion or vigor in the Commanders.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The meat will release its juices and then brown while the juices nearly evaporate.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Diets like very low-calorie plans, carnivore diets, juice cleanses, single-food diets, and very low-fat diets are generally ineffective.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since its opening, the hotel has infused a fresh vitality in the town.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Phased retirement has proven to help older workers maintain vitality and reduce fatigue.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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The outcome measures were muscle size, measured with ultrasound, and muscle strength, measured as one-rep max for leg press and barbell biceps curl.—
Outside,
Outside,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The woman running the daycare had attempted life-saving measures on the child before emergency services arrived, First Alert 4 reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those on the right, determined to make the case that this was an officer killing in self-defense, should instead be beginning with this utter failure to protect the life of a civilian protester and de-escalate the situation through some means other than shooting a fellow American in the head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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If only the music were able to keep pace with the dynamism of the film’s visual design.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans alike recognize the importance of revitalizing American industrial dynamism.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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