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
While not explicitly mimicking their moves, from scuttling to pounces the choreography does have a vigor that drives friendly and fierce moves into the fantastic.
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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
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Plus, a handy LED display shows exactly how much juice you’ve got left.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Add the juice to your favorite smoothie.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Maldives’ own India Out campaign—paradoxically led by Yameen after his electoral defeat to the pro-Indian politician Ibrahim Mohamed Solih—gained traction, casting India as a neo-imperial power.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The program is meant to celebrate the warmth, vitality and melodic richness of Dvořák’s music, according to conductor and music director John LoPiccolo.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Giammetti said the vitality and beauty of these women inspired him and Garavani immensely.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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And this one is small enough to carry in via pure muscle power while enjoying activities like hiking to a viewpoint, backpacking, bikepacking, canoe camping or ski touring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their 20-month study aims to develop a safe and effective way to use zinc to protect and regenerate muscle tissue damaged by trauma.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Millennials, typically defined as individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are now at a point in their lives where their generational nostalgia is front and center.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Aldo Olivieri, il Gatto Magico (the Magic Cat), who had survived a fractured skull that required drilling to save his life and left him with chronic headaches, became the first-choice goalkeeper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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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 13 Nov. 2025.
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