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 offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Yun Li, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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From turning her songs into sing-a-longs to taking a singing selfie video on a fan’s phone, the energy in the room reached another level.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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Known for their unmatched energy and vibe, the Super Lounges bring audiences deeper into the music, delivering raw, unforgettable sets in a more personal setting.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Knee push-ups can also be a good starting point depending on your current strength level.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Populations of whiteflies are up to no good sucking juices from leaves and stems of your blue daze plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Stir together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a separate medium bowl; set aside.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Money becomes power, and without clinical oversight, that power enables harmful behaviors.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Her framework—productivity, vitality, transformation—offers a roadmap based on the Stanford Longevity Centre’s new roadmap of life, designed to live our bonus decades with agency and joy.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Lisa Fallon drew inspiration from their creativity, noticing an earth and hands in almost all of them, the use of green trees and a lot of butterflies that carried different meanings for the students, including hope, vitality, diversity and welcoming.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Comcast has said Versant would have the financial muscle to buy other cable channels, and Global Networks could make a good fit, although there may be regulatory concerns that come from combining such a huge share of the market as well as Versant’s MSNBC with CNN, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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There are a few different delivery systems—IVs, subcutaneous injections, nasal sprays, and of course, the best NAD+ supplements—to help address everything from loss of muscle mass to brain fog, skin aging, and declining energy stores.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Often hailed as the definitive screen version, this series perfectly captured the turning point in Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s romance and brought to life the very estate many imagined from the novel’s descriptions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Far from fostering a business-friendly climate, this bill would undermine Florida’s entrepreneurial dynamism.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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This dynamism makes their journey’s end both more natural and more meaningful than its medium’s typical stasis.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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