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
Anthracnose does not usually affect overall plant vigor.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The Kings skated with vigor in the early going and drew the first two penalties of the game.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The Kings skated with vigor in the early going and drew the first two penalties of the game.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Just walking in Dalrymple's Garment District studio got Long's creative juices flowing.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The Avs finally got on the board via their second power-play chance on a Nathan MacKinnon goal that had an Artturi Lehkonen vibe to it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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At the same time, small businesses face increasing pressure from higher rents and operating costs, threatening the character and economic vitality of our neighborhoods.—
John McCann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Symptoms start one to eight weeks after exposure and initially can include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, according to the CDC.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Betts strained an oblique muscle April 4.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Nowadays, films with box-office appeal are audience-tested within an inch of their lives.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks made life difficult for him in the halfcourt, and once that happened, Atlanta’s offense kept running into dead ends.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Pulitzer board gave out two prizes in the local reporting category, a nod to the dynamism of both local journalism and relatively new newsrooms.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Ultimately, however, Demers never recorded a season above 40 points and has some limitations in terms of his creative dynamism from the back end.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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