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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 That sets up a campaign with an unusual shape and real vigor. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 August 8 is 8/8; double eights are an extreme force of nature that adds vigor to our intentions. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Hao-Yu Lee, a Harris trade acquisition for Michael Lorenzen at the 2023 deadline, has helped inject life and vigor into the lineup. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 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
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The fitness center is top-notch, with heart rate monitoring and LCD screen treadmills, strength-training machines, free weights, and a Kinesis® exercise wall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Populism, distilled from the witches’ brew of 1893, only attained its full strength closer to the end of the century.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president's health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president’s health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.
    — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • This time, the TPLF appears to have mobilized widely, bringing together former foes in its stated goal of removing Abiy from power in Addis Ababa, the federal capital.
    — SAMUEL GETACHEW, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Traditional wireless systems present challenges for very small implants because their antennas and power requirements can increase device size.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • By contrast, Xi grew up in a system that punished openness and personal dynamism.
    — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown bring a level of dynamism to the running game that didn’t exist a year ago.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dynamism
Noun
  • When a sensor detected movement in a rat’s front paw, another device was automatically activated to stimulate a hind-leg muscle, producing a contraction that mimicked part of the animal’s natural walking motion.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Tripe, raw chicken and live muscles were held below proper hot holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • Baked in high-heat Gozney ovens, the crust stays crisp while trapping steam and rendering juices inside.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Although the menu will have similar influences to the flagship restaurant’s, mall diners will find a heavier focus on sandwiches and fresh juices, Mashal said.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your work and rest zones, making concentration, motivation, or stamina feel less reliable than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The skill isn’t spreadsheets or KPIs but having the stamina to defund something that’s quietly working, then sit with the people who built and loved it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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