How to Use vigorous in a Sentence

vigorous

adjective

• She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs.
• His speech was met with vigorous applause.
• She remained vigorous into her nineties.
• By the fourth year, all the stems will be younger and more vigorous.
  — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2022
• That’s the sort of merger that ought to win the blessing of even the most vigorous antitrust hawk.
  — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
• Because of the vigorous air, though, the foil must be secured to the food or the air fryer basket.
  — Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 4 July 2022
• Secure the lid on your shaker and give it a vigorous shake.
  — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
• Potassium is one of the keys to a plant’s vigorous root growth.
  — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2021
• This opens the plants up and allows vigorous new shoots to begin growth.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
• Even the plant that looks fairly good should be more vigorous.
  — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Oct. 2021
• Some of the storms during the 2nd half of the day could be a little on the vigorous side, especially across the southern part of the state.
  — Todd Nelson, Star Tribune, 5 July 2021
• And with this warmer climate, the amount of vigorous ocean currents was found to increase.
  — Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
• Keep the soil and plants vigorous and healthy throughout fire season.
  — Jeastman, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
• The rug stood up to vigorous brushing—after being clawed and scratched at, no fibers came up.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
• This height seems to keep the turf vigorous and less likely to have disease problems.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022
• Leave as many green fronds on your palms as possible to keep them vigorous and healthy.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
• Yet Biden is a year younger than McConnell and, for now at least, notably more vigorous.
  — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2023
• Thereafter, during the dry times, water once or twice a week just to keep the planting healthy and vigorous.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2023
• Crocosmia is a hardy and vigorous plant and will multiply those bulbs in the years to come.
  — oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2021
• There is the risk this plant may not be vigorous enough to withstand the severe pruning and a new one would be needed.
  — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Mar. 2021
• You might be involved in sports in a vigorous way today.
  — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
• Be open to new people but don’t turn it into a vigorous pursuit at the expense of all else.
  — Shon Faye, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
• And the economy expanded at a vigorous annual rate of 6.4% in the first three months of the year.
  — Christopher Rugaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2021
• Healthy, and vigorous to about 20 feet, this Noisette rose is nearly thornless.
  — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022
• But Chuck insists that each of them, no matter how crooked, deserves a vigorous defense in a court of law.
  — Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
• This will help promote vigorous root growth and will help strengthen the lawn’s tolerance to drought and heat.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 18 May 2021
• Some cats even liked to take naps on it after a vigorous scratching session.
  — Mary Jo Dilonardo, Treehugger, 10 Sep. 2023
• As winning and vigorous as Gosling and Blunt are, Leitch gives them little leeway.
  — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
• We're told that Shake was requested by parents of children with conditions such as autism, who often need some sort of vigorous body motion in order to fall asleep.
  — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
• Its blend of vigorous movement, mindfulness, and community has set a standard for modern wellness.
  — Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Jan 2025